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Stabbed my fingertip with the dull end of a sewing needle 2 weeks ago-swollen and discolors to purple- i have gout-like "traveling" joint pain?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Possible infection : Get thee to a doctor immediately for possible drainage of closed space infection and treatment.

Answered 1/27/2021

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