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I have a large bump on the joint of my thumb and it keeps growing and is painful sometimes and i cannot bend that thumb on right hand?
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Osteoarthritis: You likely have osteoarthritis. The bony nodules on the fingers are called bouchard's or heberden's nodes depending on the location. You should discuss the pain with your doctor.
Answered 4/7/2014
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