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Santa Rosa, CA
A 43-year-old female asked:

My left pinkie finger suddenly started hurting & swelling. looked as if the veins were protruding and joint. is very painful. left side weakness .?

2 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Tuckman
Hand Surgery 25 years experience
Tough one: This could be a sprain possiblely a deposit of calcium. If you are having left sided weakness i would see a neurologist immediately.
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Dr. Mark Khorsandi
Surgery 24 years experience
Not sure: It's too hard to determine based on the information you provided. Not enough history, and a physical examination as well as tests such as xray's may be needed in order to assist in finding out what is wrong. Good luck and hope you feel better.
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Last updated Aug 31, 2016

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