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On the base & 2nd joints of my thumb are very painful & puffy & i have a knotty prominence going over the top of my hand.
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Knots/lumps on hand: You need blood tests/X-rays and in person examination with hand surgeon. Must rule out cysts lesions vs gout arthritis vs trauma...
Answered 5/23/2016
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