Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a swollen, stiff and sore knuckle. it is stiff to bend and sore. i did not do anything to injure it. could this be from bowling?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It's possible!: Depending on which knuckle is involved - if the knuckle that hurts is one that was supporting the wt of the ball the joint could be strained when the fingers leave the holes of the ball. Not very common, but possible. It is usually best treated by applying a cold pack for 20 min at a time, and resting the joint. See your doctor if the pain doesn't show signs of improvement in a few days.
Answered 5/22/2017
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Playing tetherball, hurt middle finger. Heard a crack. Very sore from middle knuckle to hand. Little swollen, hurts 2 bend/straighten. Possibly broke?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Injured knee 1wk ago possible meniscus tear&bakers cyst.woke up with one swollen stiff painful knuckle on hand, petechia on foot, & burning chest. ER?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My thumb has been swollen and it's on side of knuckle n hurts to bend it, been like this over a week, tender to touch?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I injured my finger 3 days ago. It's swollen and can't bend much and hurts when I move quickly or grip things with my hand. Should I see a doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My right pointer finger feels sore and swollen when I wake up in the mornings, particularly the joints. I haven't injured it, but I crack my knuckles.
Injured L. forearm, it's been x-rayed & it's not fractured. Inner arm very bruised, tender to touch, hand swollen. Bruise now moving to hand, why?
Middle finger hurts to bend & straighten tender from middle knuckle to center of palm. When resting it stiffens & its swollen. Don't remember injuring it. Woke up to the pain 2 days ago. What could it be & what should I do?
Cracked knuckle 2 days ago & finger hurts bad and looks deformed. Can bend it but very tender/sore./cold. Did I break it? Not swollen
My finger is sore and swollen at the knuckle (right - index) and it have been for over a week. There's pain when i bend it (as if I'm trying to pop my knuckles) but i can bend it No other finger on this hand or the opposite is like this. A strain?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
