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Sharp pain through knuckle on left index finger, had for over a month. bone in joint appears bigger than opposite hand?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: It sounds as if there is an inflammatory arthritis of that joint. See a doctor and have the finger evaluated, including x rays.

Answered 1/26/2016

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A member asked:

Sharp pain through knuckle on left index finger, had for over a month. bone in joint appears bigger than opposite hand?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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