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Pointer and pinky finger are swollen and red. no trauma, no pus. not much pain or irritation. have been like this for a few days now. ideas? ra?
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Get seen!: It is hard to say why you have this. The problem can be due to a problem anywhere from your hand to your heart! We don't have enough info to give you a good idea of what is happening. It sounds worrisome, though, and I would get seen at your doctor's or an urgent care today,
Answered 2/27/2019
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