Question 1

why do i have knuckle pain in pinky finger?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis?: Joint pain most commonly is from arthritis. You can also have pain around the joint at the base of your finger from a tendonitis.

Question 2

swollen middle finger, pain on my knuckle. should i ice it?

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Initially yes: If your problem is acute ice is the way to go you might also try advil (ibuprofen) r naprosin 
after 24hrs heat may help
if pain persist.... See your hand surgeon.

Question 3

why do i have knuckle pain in pinky finger? it is very tender near my knuckle. hard to make a fist at times.

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Variety of reasons: This can be the joint, the tendon, the ligament there are a variety of structures there. The most common reason is arthritis but we need more information. You can try wax paraffin bathes, isotonet gloves for comfort . Ask you physician what is safe for you to take

Question 4

i have sharp pain in the side of my index finger, below knuckle. pain comes and goes in waves. no redness or swelling. i did not injure it.

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Could be arthritis : Arthritis pain is not uncommon for getting in the 40s… Especially if you have been used to hard work… This may also indicate a nerve irritation which may be in directly caused by arthritis fo arthritis pain is not uncommon for getting in the 40s… Especially if you have been used to hard work… This may also indicate a nerve irritation which may be in directly caused by arthritis spur.

Question 5

i have sudden onset knuckle pain in one of my fingers. i didn't do anything to cause trauma. should i see my doc to out rule infection?

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See details: If there is not considerable redness, swelling and tenderness, infection is very unlikely. However, there are numerous causes for this issue. Have your doctor evaluate the issue.

Question 6

middle finger knuckle pain when straightened, hard bony lump on knuckle when bent, sometimes warm to the touch. what could this be?

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Possibly arthritis: Common causes for what you're describing could be arthritis or gout.  See a hand surgeon who can examine you and get an x-ray to see how to proceed.  Good luck!

Question 7

my husband played bball got an injury to left hand fourth finger. pain on the outside of knuckle. have had jammed finger b4 but not now. help please?

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Fractures: Can be minor but there are some that need surgery especially if the joint is not lined up, sprains are ligament injuries and the finger hours are prone to these too in a basketball scenario often these are partial but i'f it is a complete ligament tear trwatment is more complex an evaluation  and an x-ray  can help to differentiate these injuries  if you need care a gand surgeon is a good place.

Question 8

what could be the cause of knuckle pain in the index finger without redness or swelling. i have bulging disk that i am being treated for...

Accepted Answer

See details: Arthritis or tendinitis are most likely. It is not related to the neck issue.

Question 9

hi, i started having joint and knuckle pain in the fingers right hand, and a cold feeling in the joints. not swollen or change in colour no injury?

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My differential : Diagnosis would include carpal tunnel or an arthridity.

Question 10

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

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Swollen middle finger, pain on my knuckle. should i ice it?

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Why do i have knuckle pain in pinky finger? it is very tender near my knuckle. hard to make a fist at times.

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I have sharp pain in the side of my index finger, below knuckle. pain comes and goes in waves. no redness or swelling. i did not injure it.

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I have sudden onset knuckle pain in one of my fingers. i didn't do anything to cause trauma. should i see my doc to out rule infection?

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Middle finger knuckle pain when straightened, hard bony lump on knuckle when bent, sometimes warm to the touch. what could this be?

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My husband played bball got an injury to left hand fourth finger. pain on the outside of knuckle. have had jammed finger b4 but not now. help please?

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What could be the cause of knuckle pain in the index finger without redness or swelling. i have bulging disk that i am being treated for...

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Hi, i started having joint and knuckle pain in the fingers right hand, and a cold feeling in the joints. not swollen or change in colour no injury?

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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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