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Distal phalanx pain in my thumb joint red swollen,painful, pops uncontrollably when i bend it &often stiff.skin is rough&dry in the area what's wrong?
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Needs checked: by your Dr or an Urgent Care--cannot tell if infection, injury, gout, or other issue present over Internet. Needs examined and might lead to imaging (xray) or blood test to help differentiate issue and recommend treatment.
Answered 3/2/2018
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Trigger: It could be a trigger finger. Try heat or ice. If no change an evaluation with a hand surgeon could help.
Answered 11/27/2014
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