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I am 16 and a fat girl when i woke up in the morning my fingers are swollen. what is its cause?how can i treat it?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

? JRA: Swollen fingers are never normal. In a 16-year-old female waking up with swollen fingers could indicate a connective tissue disease process such as jra or others. Please consult your physician for an exam, x-rays and lab work. Good luck.

Answered 3/29/2015

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