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My index finger is swollen and it can not bend?

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Dr. Masoud Sadighpour answered

Arthritis?: It might be arthritis. Arthritis in finger can happen in psoriasis, reactive arthritis, or gout. Please check with your doctor.

Answered 2/2/2019

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