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My pointer and middle fingers on both hand have balls on the first joint painful?
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Arthritis: This is typically from osteoarthritis and are known as heberden's nodes. If you can use Ibuprofen or Naproxen otc safely (ie. No ulcers, reflux, hypertension or kidney disease) they will help with the pain.
Answered 2/22/2019
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