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I had cellulitis in my finger (knuckle) 2 months ago and my finger is still very swollen and the knuckle joint is still sore. is this normal?
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Needs more: It should have gone back to normal now. High chance of something else or still infected. See a doctor soon.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Swollen joint: Any joint swelling persisting this long needs careful evalution and treatment. WHile it may be any number of things, including gout or other arthritis, an infection is also something that must be treated carefully. This is particularly true depending on the joint involved.
Answered 12/8/2016
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