Question 1

positive ana test (1:320 speckled); low c3 component of 80 (c4 level of 18). symptoms were swollen/red knuckle and blister/cyst on only one finger. normal x-rays. cleared up with steroid but dry skin on knuckle still. also feeling somewhat fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Additional testing: Follow up testing including an ESR, repeat autoimmune panel with expanded testing and a CBC, diff, platelets is suggested. Please discuss with your Rheumatologist. Watch for signs of fever, weight loss, rash and joint pain.

Question 2

hx:35f metacarpal shaft fx with k-wire orif, removed 2 weeks ago. red swollen painful pip knuckles since removal. pt said maybe arthritis. possible?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely.: Degenerative or wear and tear arthritis doesn't occur overnight, so it can't be linked to a procedure 2 weeks ago.  If your PIP joints were merely painful with movement or stiff, I might attribute it to the changes in your hand's biomechanics from the MC injury itself or from the initial surgical procedure.  Your surgeon needs to evaluate the pain, swelling and redness of the PIP joints promptly.

Question 3

what can i do about swollen knuckles from punching?

Accepted Answer

Punching what: If you punched something hard did you break anything?  Might need an examination and possible x-ray.
If a soft puching bag take some tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen, the swelling and inflammation should be gone by morning.

Question 4

what to do for pain in fingers and swollen knuckles?

Accepted Answer

Hand arthritis: Need to get xray of the hand and some blood work to rule out rheumatological/connective tissue disorder and also to rule out an infection if accompanied by redness and any fevers.

Question 5

how long will it take for my swollen knuckles/hand to go back to normal? if it is fractured do i have to go to hospital?

Accepted Answer

It takes time: Did you injure  your hand?  Swelling can last for a variable period of time depending on if it is broken or sprained and exactly what the injury is.  Between 1-3 weeks would not be unusual.  You can apply an ace wrap, apply ice to the area (20 minutes on/20 minutes off), and elevate above heart level to help with the swelling.  You will need to have an x-ray done to determine if it is broken.

Question 6

right index finger knuckle is red and swollen and hurts?

Accepted Answer

Red/Swollen/index: Rule out trauma, infection, RA, gout.

Question 7

slight right hand swelling, is this normal or something to be concerned about? no injury, no pain, no discomfort, only in hand, just slightly swollen.

Accepted Answer

Swollen right hand: It may not be anything, but it's not clear since you did not mention how long this has going on. Vascular or lymphatic issues or something else might cause the swelling. Get it evaluated.

Question 8

i just woke up and the first knuckle around nail of my middle finger is swollen and red and hard to bend. ?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: Whether it is an infection, an acute arthritis, or you injured it while sleeping can't be determined from my computer.  A visit to a medical care giver should easily find the cause and the treatment.

Question 9

my second toe has been swollen, red and itchy for the last three days. specifically the top bulb to knuckle. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: I recommend going to a clinc to make sure it is not infected.

Question 10

my daughter has pain in her knuckles on her hand for 3 days she is 6 and has been crying a lot the look red and a little swollen?

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: See your doctor. She may have an infection in her hand, or hurt it someway. There are other possibilities as well.

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Positive ana test (1:320 speckled); low c3 component of 80 (c4 level of 18). symptoms were swollen/red knuckle and blister/cyst on only one finger. normal x-rays. cleared up with steroid but dry skin on knuckle still. also feeling somewhat fatigued?

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Hx:35f metacarpal shaft fx with k-wire orif, removed 2 weeks ago. red swollen painful pip knuckles since removal. pt said maybe arthritis. possible?

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What can i do about swollen knuckles from punching?

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What to do for pain in fingers and swollen knuckles?

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How long will it take for my swollen knuckles/hand to go back to normal? if it is fractured do i have to go to hospital?

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Right index finger knuckle is red and swollen and hurts?

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Slight right hand swelling, is this normal or something to be concerned about? no injury, no pain, no discomfort, only in hand, just slightly swollen.

A member asked:

I just woke up and the first knuckle around nail of my middle finger is swollen and red and hard to bend. ?

A member asked:

My second toe has been swollen, red and itchy for the last three days. specifically the top bulb to knuckle. what could it be?

A member asked:

My daughter has pain in her knuckles on her hand for 3 days she is 6 and has been crying a lot the look red and a little swollen?

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