Question 1

i have aching pain in my pinky finger. no swelling/redness. worse in the cold. slight bump and i get a sharp, stabbing pain down tip into knuckle.

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Bumps aren't normal : there on your pinky. Do you mean nodule? Circulation may be an issue during the cold weather. Discuss this with your PCP so s/he can evaluate you further and see what can be done for treatment options.

Question 2

my  11yof has a small group of blisters on her pinky finger and toevwith swelling around the joint, red, painful and hot to the touch?

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See her doctor: Swelling, redness, pain &amp; warmth are all signs of infection.  Without examining your daughter and seeing the rash, it's very difficult to make a specific diagnosis.  Considering you noted several signs of infection, she should be seen by her pediatrician as soon as possible, as she may need a Rx for antibiotics.

Question 3

my pinky finger has been swelling for over 4 weeks now. constant pain in the middle of my pinky. could it be a hairline fracture?

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IT MAY BE H/O TRAUMA: It may be if there is history of trauma you can recallbut it can be due to other causes like infection, cellulitis, allergic reaction to insect bite, arthritis.Get it checked and only way you can know if it is hairline fracture is by doing an xray after exam.

Question 4

my husband is having a wrist pain in his right hand with the ring finger swelling and scratching.what might the cause be?he works very hard..

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See below: This could be injury or he could have a inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid---he may want to see his doctor to confirm.

Question 5

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 6

today my fingers have swollen a lot on both hand for no reason took a benydryl but the swelling hasn't gone down, they're red and itchy. what can it be?

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Swollen fingers: There are many causes of swollen fingers but i would see a rheumatologist or a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis nd treatment.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what can cause finger swelling?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

why is my finger swelling again?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are a number of reasons for a person to have recurrent swelling in a finger including arthritic, inflammatory, and even infectious etiologies.  I would not hesitate to be seen for a specific diagnosis.

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I have aching pain in my pinky finger. no swelling/redness. worse in the cold. slight bump and i get a sharp, stabbing pain down tip into knuckle.

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My 11yof has a small group of blisters on her pinky finger and toevwith swelling around the joint, red, painful and hot to the touch?

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My pinky finger has been swelling for over 4 weeks now. constant pain in the middle of my pinky. could it be a hairline fracture?

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My husband is having a wrist pain in his right hand with the ring finger swelling and scratching.what might the cause be?he works very hard..

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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

A member asked:

Today my fingers have swollen a lot on both hand for no reason took a benydryl but the swelling hasn't gone down, they're red and itchy. what can it be?

A member asked:

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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What can cause finger swelling?

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Why is my finger swelling again?

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