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I'm 34 years old and since last 5 days i've been waking up with finger joints pain. why is it happening?

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Dr. Jayshree Chander answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Need to Investigate: There is no way to tell why your finger joints are swelling without a full clinical evaluation. Please schedule an appointment with a clinician for a history, physical examination, and possibly other diagnostic studies. Best of luck.

Answered 4/20/2016

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