What Causes Painful Knuckles And Bluishness While Dipping In Hot Water?

Posted on Sun, 15 Mar 2015

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Question : My knuckles in my hands have been painful for 4 days. They turn blue when in hot water. I am 58. No medical history

Answered by Dr. Sunil Kumar Srivastava (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
early OA? x ray , consult orthopedic doctor

Detailed Answer:
hi

Do not use hot water for fomentation if that causes bluishness, voltaren gel applications is okay
consult an orthpedician and have x ray of fingers.It is most likely early degenerative arthritis as several knuckles are involved,common arthritis is osteo-arthritis at this age which may be confirmed by an orthopedic doctor after examination and x ray.
I would prefer aleve (naproxen) if OA is confirmed and if your doctor also agrees after diagnosis is confirmed
Regards,

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