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A 39-year-old female asked:

Odd... a couple hours ago my middle knuckle on my pinky fingers started aching. now its swollen + tender to the touch. any suggestions on how to treat?

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Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered

Family Medicine 63 years experience

Finger: You may have inadvertently injured it.I think the pain will disappear in time if necessary you can take an anti-inflammatory

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