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A member asked:
What causes swollen knuckles?and hands?been a few weeks now,no pain,but is uncomfortable.could it be arthritis without pain?must i see dr immediately?
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Inflammation: Swelling in the knuckles without injury is often related to an inflammatory condition. You might want to see your primary care doctor or a rheumatologist to be screened for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Answered 5/11/2016
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