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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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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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!

Dr Kandarpa and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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