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I am experiencing pain in my fingers on both hands. its in the bones of my fingers and it is painful when i try to crack my knuckles. they also swell.?

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Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

See someone: See your primary provider or a rheumatologist. You may have an inflammatory condition such as tendonitis (affecting the tendon or "leaders") or synovitis (joint lining). You can be examined, tests done, and treatment started.

Answered 11/27/2012

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Dr. Rhett Griggs answered

Variable: Try anti inflammatory medication, ice or paraffin baths, rest and if no better see a hand doc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am experiencing pain in my fingers on both hands. its in the bones of my fingers and it is painful when i try to crack my knuckles. they also swell.?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

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