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My index finger the second interior joint is purple and has a small buldge in it. it feels like if i were to have a small piece of glass in it .
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? arthritis: Assuming that you don't have a foreign body (a piece of glass or metal under the skin), this is probably an inflamed joint. If ice and over the counter arthritis medications don't help, you should see your doctor.
Answered 9/17/2013
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