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What Causes Swelling In Left Knee, Ring And Pinky Finger Of Right Hand?

Posted on Thu, 17 Mar 2016

Question: For two weeks I have presented with a swollen left left, pronounced around the knee. About 1 in larger than the right leg. At the same time, I have swelling in the ring & pinky finger of the right hand. I have not had my period in about 70'days. I am not pregnant. The following bloodworm came back good: kidney, liver, no heart failure, good SED rate, the test to indicate a clot came back good. Thyroid good. So far, nothing to indicate what's going on...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gout?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

There are 2 possibilities :

1) Rheumatoid Arthritis. Please see an orthopedic surgeon to identify this.

2) Gout is another possibility. Get serum uric acid blood test done to identify the same.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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