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My index finger is swollen and i don't know why i've been putting ice on it but it doesn't seem to work and i haven't gone to the doctor yet?
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Trauma: Rheumatoid. Infection. Inflammation or foreign body are leading causes.
Answered 11/26/2012
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Swollen finger: Besides the ice try an antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen and get the finger checked out by a doctor if no improvement.
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