A member asked:

Swelling and pain around the joint on my index finger. it has lasted for two months. no change it is either double or triple the size of other finger?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Orthopedic Surgeon: Get to the Orthopedic Surgeon right away. 2 months is way too long to wait. You may have a shattered (jammed) joint, arthritis, or Lyme disease. Get there or at least to your MD ASAP. Good Luck.

Answered 8/23/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See Rheumatologist: Sometimes single joint Inflammation may be caused by a disorder that characteristically causes polyarticular pain like psoriatic arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. See a rheumatologist to rule out infection, also definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 8/23/2015

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