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Knuckles around my mid fingers of both hands seem to be swollen. how can i differentiate whether its swollen or no?

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

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Changes: If you have noted changes from there normal size that is not bony then it is probably swelling you can be evaluated by a doctor to help sort this out and why they are swollen. I hope this helps.

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

Knuckles around my mid fingers of both hands seem to be swollen. how can i differentiate whether its swollen or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

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