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Woke with swollen finger, pain in joint. symptom has been present for slmost 2 weeks. swelling has gone down mostly but still persists.
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Joint swelling: Need to be evaluated with a good clinical exam and appropriate investigations . I presume there was no injury as none is mentioned.
Answered 3/23/2015
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See an MD.: Since it's been two weeks, and you still have pain, you should be evaluated. See a fellowship trained hand specialist.
Answered 2/22/2019
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