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Middle finger joint pain and some swelling. 47 yr old. arthritis?
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Get evaluated: You could have arthritis, you need a correct diagnosis and treatment to prevent your condition from getting worse.
Answered 10/4/2016
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It can be: There are a few possible causes of swelling of a joint in the hand of a 47 year old. Osteoarthritis and gout would be the most common along with trauma. Rheumatoid arthritis would be less common in only one joint.
Answered 9/10/2018
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