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Right middle finger painful to bend past 3 days. pain 6/10. mainly between middle joint and top joint. slightly swollen. no redness. no injury. work in a healthcare setting as housekeeper. had no open wounds that are visible. not sure why it hurts.
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Arthritis/tendonitis: probable, rest your finger if you can, try to splint it with the ring finger for immobilization and to reduce inflammation, OTC NSAID as ibuprofen, or acetaminophen regularly would help, till this bout subsides. If no improvement or getting worse, see a doctor, best wishes
Answered 11/28/2017
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