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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knuckle

The knuckles of both hands hurt. There is some swelling. I can not close my fingers to touch my palms. I am 79 years old and would like to learn to play golf. Can you recommend some kind of treatment. Could I be eating some of the wrong foods? I do not recall having this problem one year ago. Thank You
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hi
consult a rheumatologist. take tylenol tabs, do hot fomentation in meantime. some blood tests are needed to diagnose cause or form of arthritis-commonly osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knuckle

hi consult a rheumatologist. take tylenol tabs, do hot fomentation in meantime. some blood tests are needed to diagnose cause or form of arthritis-commonly osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis best wishes