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For the last few mornings i've been waking up with a swollen finger or two. in the knuckle joint. by early afternoon the swelling has receded. ?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Go to Dr: Could be gout but it is better to be examined, diseases of hands are difficult.

Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

For the last few mornings i've been waking up with a swollen finger or two. in the knuckle joint. by early afternoon the swelling has receded. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

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