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How do i resolve a swollen ring finger on my right hand? the swelling has mildly extended to my hand.

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Well: There is a good trick with a string. U tube this. Now sounds like had swollen also. May have to be cut off. But why are you so swollen? Did you have a bite or trauma. Get that addressed also

Answered 1/13/2018

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A member asked:

How do i resolve a swollen ring finger on my right hand? the swelling has mildly extended to my hand.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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