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Sore Spot On The Knuckle Followed By Swelling Across Entire Hand, Not Instance Of Injury. Any Suggestions?
I am a 66 year old male, very active in the outdoors, in pretty good shape. A few days ago, I noticed a very sore small spot on the knuckle of my middle finger where the finger attaches to the hand . A couple of days later it began to swell and is now swollen across the entire back of my hand. I am sure that I did not hit or injure it in any way. I m really stumped as to what is causing the paint and swelling . Any suggestions?
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , hand pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to your hand, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of hand to rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
drsaurabhmzpr@yahoo.co.in
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , hand pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to your hand, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of hand to rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
drsaurabhmzpr@yahoo.co.in
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