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Woke up with index finger painful to bend, all fingers swollen. it's been about 7 hours now, still swelling going down still sore finger tingly arm.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: Probably would be well suited to be seen. Multiple potential considerations including inflammatory conditions and even possible infections causes. A detailed exam and appropriate studies would likely show the cause.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Woke up with index finger painful to bend, all fingers swollen. it's been about 7 hours now, still swelling going down still sore finger tingly arm.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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