Question 1

i have pain in left index finger joint. will it go away?

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Most likely: Depending on the cause of pain, it is more or less likely to go away, but if it is pain only with no swelling or other joint involvement and no definite cause for it, it may be some muscular pain that warrants observation and simple measures (massage, heat/cold application, topical rub, tylenol/ibuprofen, finger splint in worst case scenario). If in doubt, see your doc.

Question 2

past 5 months or so,left hand index finger joint and thumb randomly twitch,even at night.last night arm was numb when i woke up.i do work at computer but notice twitch also when at home.serious?38 yo female.no weakness,etc.positional vertigo sometime

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Doctors can evaluate: Such symptoms may be due to a problem in the arm itself and/or in the nerves coming out of the spine and going to the arm. A primary care doctor, or a physical medicine doctor (Physiatrist, PM&amp;R doctor), can evaluate. A neurologist may be consulted, if needed. They can check the nerves, such as the nerves that run on the underside of the wrist (carpal tunnel area).

Question 3

what causes bumps on index finger joint?

Accepted Answer

Even: In early osteoarthritis, cyst can form near an arthritic joint.

Question 4

can joint pain in 1 index finger joint be caused by an infection?

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Sure: Any joint can be affected by infection.

Question 5

i had a sudden stinging in my top right index finger joint. now it's bruised and hurts. i did not hit it on anything, any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Get a check up: You are having tendinitis (trigger finger) or a gouty arthritis.  Please get a thorough exam by your doctor to get the correct diagnosis and discuss the treatment options.  Until then, you can try otc Motrin to alleviate the pain.  Good luck !

Question 6

i have a sharp, burning pain on the top side of my index finger joint. it only hurts when i am lifting or working. i work in industrial maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Mysterious knuckle: This is most likely a bruised skin nerve and altho annoying, it  is just a pain. It will eventually go away but it may take months.

Question 7

osteoarthritistis in back and maybe my knee. my proximal finger joint of right index finger is painful x2days. arhritis or infection more likely?

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Arthritis:  At age 20 You're young to have osteoarthritis. In this setting I would suggest you have your physician send you to a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist is a specialist in medical Musculoskeletal problems and would better help define what is going on with you.

Question 8

does having a grandma who got parkinsons in old age raise my risk, or is risk only raised from mom or dad?neither have it.i am 38 amd my index finger joint has twiched randomly for like 4 mos off and on.is my risk great or does this not seem like it?

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Parkinsons: Majority cases of Parkinson disease are isolated/sporadic. 20-25% patients may have atleast one first degree relative with PD. So your risk may not be very high but you should still see your doctor as the symptoms are occurring repetitively.

Question 9

1st a small toe joint, now side of index finger joint swollen and extremely itchy. turns red first then purple then fades months later. worst at night?

Accepted Answer

See below : As you described this is an intermittent problem that occurs at various different areas. I would see a dermatologist and therefore he can do a thorough history and physical exam . Try to see him when you have the problem good luck thank you.

Question 10

dark skin patch on index finger joint of both hands & mild pain. also pain in right hand thumb base. no injury. i use phone a lot and deficit in vit d?

Accepted Answer

Joint pain: The patch if new and persisting, you should see a doc. Sometimes joint pains of hands could be from too much texting. Pain is not a symptom of vitamin d def.

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I have pain in left index finger joint Will it go away

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I have pain in left index finger joint. will it go away?

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Past 5 months or so,left hand index finger joint and thumb randomly twitch,even at night.last night arm was numb when i woke up.i do work at computer but notice twitch also when at home.serious?38 yo female.no weakness,etc.positional vertigo sometime

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What causes bumps on index finger joint?

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Can joint pain in 1 index finger joint be caused by an infection?

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I had a sudden stinging in my top right index finger joint. now it's bruised and hurts. i did not hit it on anything, any ideas?

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I have a sharp, burning pain on the top side of my index finger joint. it only hurts when i am lifting or working. i work in industrial maintenance?

A member asked:

Osteoarthritistis in back and maybe my knee. my proximal finger joint of right index finger is painful x2days. arhritis or infection more likely?

A member asked:

Does having a grandma who got parkinsons in old age raise my risk, or is risk only raised from mom or dad?neither have it.i am 38 amd my index finger joint has twiched randomly for like 4 mos off and on.is my risk great or does this not seem like it?

A member asked:

1st a small toe joint, now side of index finger joint swollen and extremely itchy. turns red first then purple then fades months later. worst at night?

A member asked:

Dark skin patch on index finger joint of both hands & mild pain. also pain in right hand thumb base. no injury. i use phone a lot and deficit in vit d?

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