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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Stiffness In The Fingers And Hands
Posted on
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Question : experiencing swollen and stiff fingers and hands. ihave had blood work done and it showed no ra in it. i am not diabetic
Brief Answer:
Can be osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swollen and stiff fingers can be due to osteoarthritis and even rheumatoid arthritis even if RA factor is negative. In addition to ibuprofen having calcium supplements and doing a hot compress will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swollen and stiff fingers can be due to osteoarthritis and even rheumatoid arthritis even if RA factor is negative. In addition to ibuprofen having calcium supplements and doing a hot compress will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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