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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knuckle Below Index Finger?

I have pain and swelling in the knuckle right below my index finger on my left hand. It causes my finger to feel tight especially if I bend it. It has been coming on gradually over the last couple of months. This morning I had some pain across the top of the palm of my hand right below the 3 middle fingers. It feels better in warm conditions (i.e. the shower). Can you tell me what this possibly could be?
posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having nonspecific arthritis of hand joints.Hot fomentation and analgesic such as ibuprofen will give relief. Mobilisation excercises will be of help. You need to investigate yourself by x ray of hand and rheumatoid factor test, ESR and C reactive protein. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knuckle Below Index Finger?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having nonspecific arthritis of hand joints.Hot fomentation and analgesic such as ibuprofen will give relief. Mobilisation excercises will be of help. You need to investigate yourself by x ray of hand and rheumatoid factor test, ESR and C reactive protein. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.