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My middle finger is swollen, hardened, purple & red in center between middle finger joints, painful when bent and all occurred in the last 40 min?
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How this happen: Is there a history of truama to the finger if that the case you should have to check it out.
Answered 12/26/2022
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See a doctor: This could be anything. From a simple sprain to an infection. You should be evaluated by your primary care physician, orthopedic surgeon, or hand surgeon.
Answered 9/24/2018
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