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Cause for the ring and middle finger to bend away from each at the 2nd joint down on both hands and a lot of pain between each knuckle, with swelling?

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Dr. Arold Augustin answered

Arthritis: Your symptoms suggest arthritis. Given the clinical features provided, one cannot determine whether it is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Answered 11/13/2015

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A member asked:

Cause for the ring and middle finger to bend away from each at the 2nd joint down on both hands and a lot of pain between each knuckle, with swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arold Augustin answered

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