What Causes Swelling And Pain On The Finger?

Posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2016

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Question : Had bump on my top right ring finger joint that was painful. The bump went down still slightly there and now im having pain in my opposite lower thumb joint. ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestive of arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and pain is suggestive of joint inflammation. This can be related to gout- raised levels of uric acid. Do get your uric acid levels evaluated. Doing a hot compress and taking a mild pain killer 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.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 minutes later)

Thank you. I am only 34, can you get arthritis at that age?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can happen at any age.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Arthritis can happen at any age. Age is not a constraint for inflammation of joints.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad