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Thumb hurts & swollen at ip joint. had blood work to see if it's arthritis, ra or gout - negative results. x-rays to be next. tingle, cramp up arm.
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Swollen IP: At age 26 might be secondary to trauma or infection . There are about 150 types of arthritis and if the usual kind are not present after the x-rays are complete, see a rheumatologist.
Answered 2/21/2014
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