Question 1

how can you tend a swollen finger joint?

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Get it evaluated: You really need to have it evaluated to determine the cause and the treatment options. See a rheumatologist.

Question 2

how can one treat a swollen finger joint?

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It depends: First, your doctor needs to diagnose what is causing the swelling.  There can be many causes and each one requires a different treatment.  If it is caused by arthritis, anti-inflammants may be prescribed.  If it is an infection, antibiotics.  If it is from trauma; rest.  You get the picture.  Get a diagnosis first and then the treatment is prescribed.

Question 3

my finger joint is swollen and isn't going down, what should i do?

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Get evaluated: You should see your doctor to get evaluated for a correct diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 4

finger joint ( interphalangeal joints) swollen, what to do?

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Must: Have rheumatologic evaluation to r/o inflammation like ra, psoriatic arthritis and others.

Question 5

my middle finger joint started hurting 3 weeks ago and it is swollen and what ever i do it really hurts.  could i have broken it & not known?

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Likely it's: Strain, sprain or arthritis. Warm compress and taking nsaids may help. If it gets worse, see your dr and consider getting an xray. Take care!

Question 6

i have a swollen little finger joint (the top one). there is no pain but there is a little pain on tapping it. i had no injuries there.

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Arthritis: (osteo) typically occurs in this joint and it doesn't have to hurt.  I wouldn't take or do anything about it, but don't aggravate it by tapping.

Question 7

suddenly i pain in my finger. i looked at it and on the back of the finger joint i had a dark purple clot. it is swollen too. should i be concerned?

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Blood: You probably ruptured a small blood vessel causing the bruise to appear. It is of no consequence and will disappear. Good Luck

Question 8

one side of upmost finger joint slightly swollen and bruise-like, both gone down over the last few days. can move and bend finger just fine, pain only when pressing it. possibly from using it on something that needed pressure to lock multiple times?

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: This sounds most consistent with a reactive arthritis from trauma.  It usually goes away in 5 to 14 days.  It usually has no lasting residual problems associated with it.  If it persists beyond that point in time, it could be a ganglion cyst.  You would only need to see a hand surgeon if it remains troubling and persistent.

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?

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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

sudden extreme pain in pinky finger joint where it connects to hand.  no injury.

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Need evaluation: This could because by variety of problems. This includes arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis to name a few. You need evaluation  by your physician.

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How can you tend a swollen finger joint?

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How can one treat a swollen finger joint?

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My finger joint is swollen and isn't going down, what should i do?

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Finger joint ( interphalangeal joints) swollen, what to do?

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My middle finger joint started hurting 3 weeks ago and it is swollen and what ever i do it really hurts. could i have broken it & not known?

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I have a swollen little finger joint (the top one). there is no pain but there is a little pain on tapping it. i had no injuries there.

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Suddenly i pain in my finger. i looked at it and on the back of the finger joint i had a dark purple clot. it is swollen too. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

One side of upmost finger joint slightly swollen and bruise-like, both gone down over the last few days. can move and bend finger just fine, pain only when pressing it. possibly from using it on something that needed pressure to lock multiple times?

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?

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Sudden extreme pain in pinky finger joint where it connects to hand. no injury.

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