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A member asked:

Head of 2 fingers swollen, pain, small blue dot inside.now growing spots on side of hand. pain in joints. what can it be?

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See details: It is impossible to be specific without being able to examine your hands in person. See your own doctor or a rheumatologist.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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