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What would cause my hands to be stiff, swollen, and with solid white fingernails? along with facial swelling
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See a doctor: Please see your internist or family doctor. You may need to be referred to a rheumatologist for further evaluation. Please don't wait too long.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Need exam: It could be something as simple as a food or medication allergy, or something complicated, like dermatomyositis. Or anything in between. This is the kind of presentation that deserves a thorough examination by your doctor.
Answered 4/18/2012
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