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Why is my middle finger swollen
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kneeceanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Need moreinfo: Trauma,overuse,jammed,infection,arthritis,etc.Not alot of info given,repost with more info
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207 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Agree with Dr. K: If it is not red, and not painful, try to keep you hand elevated, even at night and see if that helps. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opin... Read More
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207 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Potentially: It is potentially consistent with the injury you are describing. I would certainly followup with your physician to make sure your recovery is staying... Read More
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671 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Don't mess with hand: I would absolutely get this checked out. While it may be nothing, it could also be signs of more serious problems. The hand has so many complexities a... Read More
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670 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Simonanswered
Integrative Medicine 34 years experience
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... Read More
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3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Phillip Goebelanswered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Hand specialist: After nine years of swelling and scarring, I don't know if there is much a hand specialist could offer, but if it is bothering you make an appointment... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Merrimananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
?: Could be some type of rheumatoid arthritis but cannot tell over the internet
osteoarthritis can cause this also
i doubt that vit c will do much goo... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Swollen finger: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/c... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Don't know: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/c... Read More
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Paroxysmal finger he: This is also called achenbach syndrome. It's etiology is poorly understood at best. It may be associated with other diseases , but that is undeterm... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gary Pessanswered
Hand Surgery 42 years experience
Trigger finger: Trigger fingers are swollen and difficult to bend in the am. They often get better as the day goes on. They can lock and click,
a cortisone inject... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alexandre De Mouraanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
See your orthopedic specialist.: If you have good circulation, you can probably elevated above your heart for 24 hours. However if the fingers turning blue and you're getting numbness... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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