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Suggest Remedies For Swelling In Hands Due To Arthritis
I have recently developed arthritis in my 4th finger of my right hand - it hurts some days, others not; but the knuckle has really enlarged quickly. Is there anything I can do to stop it progressing to my entire hand. Some one mentioned cortisone shots???Sorry I didn t know there was a charge - I do not use my credit card for anything on line - was hacked into big time 3 times in 2015 - therefore I won t use it Txs anyway; sorry to take up UR time. The ad should say up front there is a fee!
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Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
If the pain continues, I suggest seeing a rheumatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
If the pain continues, I suggest seeing a rheumatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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