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Why Is My Middle Finger On My Right Hand Swollen Along With Swelling In The Palm Of My Hand?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2022

Question: My middle finger on my right hand is swollen. It is making my palm swollen as well. the finger is hard and does not bend correctly. It started last night and has not improved at all by morning

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be injury or tendonitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A sudden swelling of the middle finger can be due to an injury in the area or an inflammation of the tendon- tendonitis.
You need to do a cold compress and strap the finger to the next finger for rest and support.
In case the pain and swelling are persistent then do consult an orthopedist for examination and stronger prescription medicines.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 minutes later)

I will try the cold compress. However, the finger is too swollen to be able to effectively tape it together. There was no injury. It is however spreading

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cold compress and rest will help.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If the swelling is too much then it is best to consult an orthopedist for an examination. Doing cold compress and giving rest to the finger will help.

Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar