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A member asked:

My son is 5, what would cause severe hand pain mostly in pinky /hands? his ra factor was neg. but i know serum negative diagnosis can be another way

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Pain is a symptom: There are a number of reasons for pain - none of them good. Your son should have a thorough evaluation to assess the cause of his pain.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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