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Why is it that my knuckles crack every time i make a fist?

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Maybe: Extreme dryness or ezcema or fungal infection. Have it checked

Answered 11/30/2014

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Every few days i get this weird pain I can't make a fist in my right hand when I do my forearm hurts and wrist whole hand? I know it's coming what's It called and what to do to make it better ? Especially when I gold my phone and type with right hand

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My right hand feels but doesn't look swollen. Making a fist is painful at times, comes and goes throughout the day. Also have felt the pain up to my elbow. Numbness in my hand\forearm periodically. I have noticed redness in fingertips and palm. HELP?

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