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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?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 1/6/2014
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See your PCP to rule: Gout as multiple joint involvement most likely points towards it. Proper evaluation/investigations would provide the diagnosis so treatment could be started.
Answered 9/29/2016
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See rheumatologist: Symptoms u are displaying are often caused by an underlying inflammatory or auto -immune disease.
Answered 6/20/2015
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