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My grandmom's finger has stiffened up and she can't flex her fingers easily what has happened to her?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Maybe arthritis: Degenerative arthritis (old age) may be the cause, typically affecting the smaller joints of the fingers. Swelling and mild tenderness are common. Meds like Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) may help in small doses and not for more than a couple of weeks to avoid side-effects. Warm soaks, gloves and balms such as traumeel or arnica may help.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Variable: Arthritis, trigger finger, tendon rupture...Etc.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Finger: Agree with dr griggs, the usual answer in an elderly population is arthritis & the synovitis associated with it.
Answered 12/17/2012
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