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Pain and swelling in my right index finger. will it persist if i give up my typing job?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It might!: It depends on the cause. Radiographs are in order, as is a visit to your doc to find out if inflammtion, or simple degeneration, is the cause.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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