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Reason For The Knuckles To Hurt?
I have been cracking the knuckles in my hands for years on and off. I crack my thumb knuckle by pushing it to the side and kind of twisting it. i did it yesterday and it has been hurting on the knuckle, I think i may have hurt somn near my knuckle, it hurts to move it a lot.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hello,
Usually, knuckle cracking may not cause any pain in joint unless you developed arthritis or joint capsule injury etc.
So get it done an x-ray of the joint. Give rest, use pain killer if necessary. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Usually, knuckle cracking may not cause any pain in joint unless you developed arthritis or joint capsule injury etc.
So get it done an x-ray of the joint. Give rest, use pain killer if necessary. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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