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The top of my right pinky finger has been swollen for 3 days no pain. what do this mean?

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Need more info: There are several causes for this problem that cannot be answered until your finger is examined. Please see your family physician. The fact that there is no pain is not a reason not to see your family physician.

Answered 1/14/2015

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