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Sharp unprovoked pain in palm-knuckle of ring finger, (l) hand. over two weeks has spread to middle finger & center of palm. can't bend either finger.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Tendinitis: You have a flexor tendon which goes through a sheath. These run up to each of your fingers and then to your palm. Some type of inflammatory process or possible infectioun. You should be seen.

Answered 4/5/2018

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A member asked:

Sharp unprovoked pain in palm-knuckle of ring finger, (l) hand. over two weeks has spread to middle finger & center of palm. can't bend either finger.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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