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I wake up with sore and stiff hands and wrists in the morning. my knuckles feel bruised and painful to the touch. the symptoms persist throughout the day. they have been getting progressively worse over the last few weeks. what could the cause be?

Q: i wake up with sore and stiff hands and wrists in the morning. my knuckles feel bruised and painful to the touch. the symptoms persist throughout the day. they have been getting progressively worse over the last few weeks. what could the cause be?

Hand &amp; Knuckle Pain: You MAY have a form of arthritis. Please see your doctor. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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Hand & Knuckle Pain: You MAY have a form of arthritis. Please see your doctor. Peace and good health.

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Answered 8/20/2019

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A member asked:

I wake up with sore and stiff hands and wrists in the morning. my knuckles feel bruised and painful to the touch. the symptoms persist throughout the day. they have been getting progressively worse over the last few weeks. what could the cause be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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