Question 1

my finger is swollen and purple what can i do?

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Go to your md : A swollen finger that is purple implies vascular change there are many causes some very serious  so quit looking for this venue and go to a professional.

Question 2

i recently was playing basketball with a group of people when my friend tried to throw the ball so i can catch it and my finger tipped it and now my middle finger is swollen and a little purple i need help doctor because my finger cant fully bend?

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Finger pain : This sounds like you need to see a doctor in person to evaluate this. There can be several possible things, fracture, ligament damage, or blood vessel problem

Question 3

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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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 4

i am experiencing  knee pain, hand pain, finger swelling, purple mottled skin and skin redness or irritation (worsened by: after exposure to the sun) . the following also describe me: stiff joints, finger stiffness, and soft tissue swelling. what should i

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Check for lupus: You describe joint stiffness &amp; swelling which indicate joint inflammation (arthritis), not just joint pain (arthralgia). This coupled with the skin's sensitivity to the sun (photosensitivity) brings up the possibility of lupus erythematosus. It is an autoimmune disease (the body attacks itself) that is treatable. See your doctor and tell him/her the symptoms exactly as you did above.

Question 5

my index finger is swollen and painful i cant  bend it much had x ray was fine sometimes the finger looks purple supposed to have mri should i getdone?

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Specialist: If you are not seeing a orthopedic hand specialist, I would do that.  A detailed exam and appropriate studies will likely determine the cause.  It is just that am MRI of a swollen finger is not usually real helpful as it can be nonspecific.  So, unless it was ordered by a hand specialist, I would probably start there.

Question 6

my middle finger is swollen, hardened, purple & red in center between middle finger joints, painful when bent and all occurred in the last 40 min?

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How this happen: Is there a history of truama to the finger if that the case you should have to check it out.

Question 7

babys hand crushed in door. her pinky knuckle looked squished in and there was instantly a deep purple bruise on ring finger. swollen now but playful.

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Watch digit use: You can just watch. Generally if an infant guards or refuses to use the injured part further evaluation is definitely warranted. 1 concern would be if there is  an injury to the growth plate.  Kids are very resiliant and learn to adapt. I would watch overall use.

Question 8

i am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain.

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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 9

how long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

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3-6 weeks: 3-6 weeks is reasonable.

Question 10

what can cause finger swelling?

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Too broad question : Several reasons could cause swelling, more info needed.  Do you have an infection? What about rheumatoid arthritis? History of gout or any recent trauma? Even a hangnail can be responsible for it. Please check with your local er  doctor or your pcp. Good luck.

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I recently was playing basketball with a group of people when my friend tried to throw the ball so i can catch it and my finger tipped it and now my middle finger is swollen and a little purple i need help doctor because my finger cant fully bend?

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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 knee pain, hand pain, finger swelling, purple mottled skin and skin redness or irritation (worsened by: after exposure to the sun) . the following also describe me: stiff joints, finger stiffness, and soft tissue swelling. what should i

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My index finger is swollen and painful i cant bend it much had x ray was fine sometimes the finger looks purple supposed to have mri should i getdone?

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My middle finger is swollen, hardened, purple & red in center between middle finger joints, painful when bent and all occurred in the last 40 min?

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Babys hand crushed in door. her pinky knuckle looked squished in and there was instantly a deep purple bruise on ring finger. swollen now but playful.

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I am experiencing finger swelling and finger pain.

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How long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

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