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I have swelling in my left hand in the joints by where my fingers are attached ?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Arthritis: Sounds like you might have arthritis, this can be transient due to weather change or stress of some sort, or you may be getting age related arthritis. Might also be a response to a recent injury.

Answered 11/5/2012

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