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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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Dr. Patrick Connerly
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Family Medicine 51 years experience
Needs more: It should have gone back to normal now. High chance of something else or still infected. See a doctor soon.
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Dr. Harlan Stratton commented
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Strongly suggest orthopaedic consultation. If there is an indolent osteomyelitis or joint infection, surgical treatment will be necessary ASAP!
Dec 10, 2016
Dr. John Scuba
Dr. John Scubaanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27 years experience
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.
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