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What Causes Joint Pain In Finger?

My middle finger is painful at the joint. Last night I awoke and could not straighten my finger. I was only able to unbend it by manually manipulating it with my other hand. It remains sore. No trauma. The pain started a few days ago. I am a 62 yr. old female. Only health issue is medullary sponge kidney (with 1 recent bout of kidney stones) and high cardio CRP of 7.2.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Common Causes
Blood flow problems, Injury, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Nerve problems,Osteoarthritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, Rheumatoid arthritis
Avoid activities that cause or aggravate pain.
Rest the finger joints so that they can heal, but use mild stretching exercises to keep them limber and maintain motion. Stretch the joints gently, not forcefully, twice a day. Stretch just to the point of discomfort, but not enough to cause pain. Anti-inflammatory medication can help. Any prescribed medication for inflammation should be taken only as directed.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Joint Pain In Finger?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Common Causes Blood flow problems, Injury, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Nerve problems,Osteoarthritis, Raynaud s phenomenon, Rheumatoid arthritis Avoid activities that cause or aggravate pain. Rest the finger joints so that they can heal, but use mild stretching exercises to keep them limber and maintain motion. Stretch the joints gently, not forcefully, twice a day. Stretch just to the point of discomfort, but not enough to cause pain. Anti-inflammatory medication can help. Any prescribed medication for inflammation should be taken only as directed. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care