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I have had a chronic severe swelling in both my hands, fortwo years. there were no injuries. the swelling isunexplainable and no doctor has been able to diagnosewhat is it. what should i do?

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Dr. Ramsey Ellis answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Rheumatology eval: I agree, hand swelling in the absence of trauma should be evaluated by a rheumatologist.

Answered 5/13/2013

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Tendonitis: You must consider a diagnosis of tenosynovitis (trigger finger) along with rheumatoid arthritis. See a hand surgeon for a thorough exam.

Answered 5/17/2013

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