Question 1

i have a hard bump on my joint of my middle finger what is it?

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Which joint?: Depends on which joint it is.  This could be anything from a small benign cyst to a bony exostosis or bone growth.  If it is tender or is growing, i would recommend evaluation by a health care professional.

Question 2

i have a hard lump of my middle finger next to the middle joint. it has been there for a long time and hasn't gone away. not sure what it is?

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Probably a cyst: I is likely a synovial or tendon cyst. There is no need to do anything about it if it does not bother you.

Question 3

i have a hard bump on the back of my middle finger middle joint. its skin color not mobile.

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Arthritis-related?: Based on the location and the description it is possible this is a "bouchard's node" which can be seen in osteoarthritis.  Your primary care doctor could likely confirm this for you.

Question 4

i have a small & hard greenish lump under the skin of my middle finger, the joint area. i discovered it two weeks ago, and now it is starting to hurt.

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Nodules : This nodule is either a Heberden's nodule or a Bouchard's nodule, depending on which joint is involved.  It is a harbinger of the development and of arthritis.  You should get checked for rheumatoid arthritis (simple blood test).  Treatment is usually NSAIDs.

Question 5

i have a painful pea sized growth under the skin on the joint or knuckle of my little finger on my right hand. this growth has been there about four weeks and is getting more painful. i do clerical and i must hold my hand or wrist different so i can prote

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The : The fact that you are able to move it a bit suggests that is likely to be a ganglion cyst on the tendon although infection is a possibility. It just happens to be in a bad spot. You should check with your doctor anyway since you mention numbness in the wrist and hand. The small knot is not causing this, but the altered hand position may be compromising the carpal tunnel too. Ganglion cysts are benign cysts that sometimes form in tendon sheaths usually from repetitive motions. I wouldn't put up with it.

Question 6

what would cause hard small bumps to form near or on the joints of my fingers on the palm side of my hand? they form quickly and are painful.

Accepted Answer

Hand bumps: Consider synovitis, arthritis, bouchard nodes, heberden nodes, dupiytrens, or connective tissue disorder. Check with rheumatologist if concerned.

Question 7

found a small hard lump on joint of middle right finger, palm side (where hand meets finger).  slightly painful if pushed.  ?

Accepted Answer

Finger pain: Do you do a lot of repetitive motion with your hands? This ma be a ganglionic cyst, however, you need to have it examined by your doctor or hand specialist to determine what it is.

Question 8

i have a spread of bumps on the lower part of my pointer finger just below the joint. they itch n water. i'm left with severe pain in my finger n hand?

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Bumps: These lesions along with the pain may signify a viral infection like herpes simplex or herpes zoster(shingles). Since there is treatment available for these, I recommend that you see your physician for diagnosis and,if needed,treatment.

Question 9

is my hand/joint finger damaged or broken or what? today i was playing a game in gym and i got shoved into the wall when i had the ball. i put my hand out in a position where my front halves of my phalanges were rolled down and the lower halves and my met

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It : It can be either, pain  is not the only factor to delineate injury. Get an xray soon.

Question 10

i have a blue hard lump underneath the first joint on my ring finger on the palm side of my hand. it is hard and quite uncomfortable to touch?

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See your doctor: It is difficult to tell exactly what this painful blue lump is without the benefit of seeing it or touching it to examine it.  If it is still present and is causing discomfort, see your physician for an evaluation.

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I have a hard bump on my joint of my middle finger what is it?

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I have a hard lump of my middle finger next to the middle joint. it has been there for a long time and hasn't gone away. not sure what it is?

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I have a hard bump on the back of my middle finger middle joint. its skin color not mobile.

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I have a small & hard greenish lump under the skin of my middle finger, the joint area. i discovered it two weeks ago, and now it is starting to hurt.

A member asked:

I have a painful pea sized growth under the skin on the joint or knuckle of my little finger on my right hand. this growth has been there about four weeks and is getting more painful. i do clerical and i must hold my hand or wrist different so i can prote

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What would cause hard small bumps to form near or on the joints of my fingers on the palm side of my hand? they form quickly and are painful.

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Found a small hard lump on joint of middle right finger, palm side (where hand meets finger). slightly painful if pushed. ?

A member asked:

I have a spread of bumps on the lower part of my pointer finger just below the joint. they itch n water. i'm left with severe pain in my finger n hand?

A member asked:

Is my hand/joint finger damaged or broken or what? today i was playing a game in gym and i got shoved into the wall when i had the ball. i put my hand out in a position where my front halves of my phalanges were rolled down and the lower halves and my met

A member asked:

I have a blue hard lump underneath the first joint on my ring finger on the palm side of my hand. it is hard and quite uncomfortable to touch?

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