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I have a swollen little finger joint (the top one). there is no pain but there is a little pain on tapping it. i had no injuries there.
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Arthritis: (osteo) typically occurs in this joint and it doesn't have to hurt. I wouldn't take or do anything about it, but don't aggravate it by tapping.
Answered 7/4/2018
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