Question 1

had itchy red swollen end of little finger, swelling gone now and left lots of red dots under skin that don't fade when pressed down on.  thank you?

Accepted Answer

Capillary: These red spots are most likely due to burst capillaries which leak blood into the skin and take days to weeks to fade. What caused the swelling and discoloration initially? ?infected bite ?allergic reaction ?trauma

Question 2

i am experiencing  finger swelling and drainage or pus. the following also describe me: finger pain, finger tenderness, and skin redness or irritation. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Paronychia?: It sounds like it might be an infection of the skin of the finger. These can usually be punctured and drained pretty easily. The doctor will usually flush the blister out with saline and sometime put you on an antibiotic. It might be best to have it looked at.

Question 3

swollen red knucle with  extreme finger pain may have hit on corner of table weds night(remember saying ouch) 58 years old with osteopenia?

Accepted Answer

Need an xray: It could be a fracture so you should get an xray. If not broken then it is likely bone contusion.

Question 4

head of 2 fingers swollen, pain, small blue dot inside.now growing spots on side of hand. pain in joints. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is impossible to be specific without being able to examine your hands in person. See your own doctor or a rheumatologist.

Question 5

i am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain.

Accepted Answer

Finger swelling: The most common causes of a swollen and painful finger include injury and infection. Less common causes include arthritis. You should see your doctor or an urgent care physician for evaluation so that you can feel better sooner.

Question 6

i have a swollen pinkie finger. it has a couple little dots on it all around not red but bumpy. it hurts and itches and feels tingly to move or touch.

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm.: Not sure.  I wonder if this is early shingles.  Doesn't sound like bacterial infection as it is not red. Could also be allergy.

Question 7

i am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain. the following also describes me: nail biting. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

?infected: In that scenario, infection from one of your mouth germs is the most likely cause.

Question 8

two fingers(top part) itchy, red& swollen. few red bumps/blisters maybe? few red dots undar skin.i kno i had a small cut on1 finger if that helps ??

Accepted Answer

Infected: could be herpangina or could be staph/strep or could be
spider bite. go see a doc. if you begin to see red streaks up the forearm and or tender nodes in elbow or axilla, go see doc immediately.

Question 9

ring finger spread to pinky both swollen. itches and burns when cold. red dot/(1)blister just appeared. swell decreased. day 10. cherry red knuckle.

Accepted Answer

Likely shingles : This could likely be shingles or herpes zoster. There could be infection or cellulitis of the fingers as well. It is difficult to comment without seeing a picture. Please see your doctor for an examination

Question 10

why are my fingers swollen in the mornings when i awake?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis?: Sounds like arthritis. The classic syptoms include morning stiffness and swelling that resovles in 30 min. See a hand surgeon or a rheumatologist for an evaluation to make sure this is all it is.

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Had itchy red swollen end of little finger, swelling gone now and left lots of red dots under skin that don't fade when pressed down on. thank you?

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I am experiencing finger swelling and drainage or pus. the following also describe me: finger pain, finger tenderness, and skin redness or irritation. what should i do?

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Swollen red knucle with extreme finger pain may have hit on corner of table weds night(remember saying ouch) 58 years old with osteopenia?

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Head of 2 fingers swollen, pain, small blue dot inside.now growing spots on side of hand. pain in joints. what can it be?

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I am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain.

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I have a swollen pinkie finger. it has a couple little dots on it all around not red but bumpy. it hurts and itches and feels tingly to move or touch.

A member asked:

I am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain. the following also describes me: nail biting. what should i do?

A member asked:

Two fingers(top part) itchy, red& swollen. few red bumps/blisters maybe? few red dots undar skin.i kno i had a small cut on1 finger if that helps ??

A member asked:

Ring finger spread to pinky both swollen. itches and burns when cold. red dot/(1)blister just appeared. swell decreased. day 10. cherry red knuckle.

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Why are my fingers swollen in the mornings when i awake?

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