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Hello docs! can you tell me what could cause joint stiffness in my hands?

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Dr. David Trettin
Dr. David Trettinanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
Arthritis : Classically, rheumatoid arthritis presents w/ stiffness in the finger joints, and sometimes pain, in the morning esp.See a rheumatologist for evaluation and " rheumatoid profile" lab work-up. Good luck!
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