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My wife noticed that both of her hands pinky top joint are swollen and hard (like a bump) but she has no pain. what can cause swollen joint on both hands pinky without any pain or discomfort at all?
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These bumps may be Heberden's nodes seen in osteoarthritis of the fingers. They are more common in women and are hereditary. When these bumps are fully formed, joint pain tends to subside. The bumps will never go away.
Answered 9/7/2022
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