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Why Do I Have Small Bumps On The First Joints Of My Fingers?

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Posted on Fri, 2 Apr 2021
Question: I have small bumps appearing on the first joints of my finger they are getting biger on both hands. Fisrt notice 1 then another on the other side of the joint. Left hand 1st . Now have the samething forming on my Rt hand The finger next to my thumb
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
They look like Rheumatoid nodules.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Please post a clear photograph showing Lumps if you have no objection. Then I will be better able to help.

As per your description, they look like Rheumatoid nodules. You should be investigated. You should consult your Doctor, preferably Rheumatologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Why Do I Have Small Bumps On The First Joints Of My Fingers?

Brief Answer: They look like Rheumatoid nodules. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Please post a clear photograph showing Lumps if you have no objection. Then I will be better able to help. As per your description, they look like Rheumatoid nodules. You should be investigated. You should consult your Doctor, preferably Rheumatologist and proceed further. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards