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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Index Finger?

My knuckles on my index fingers are swollen and they hurt when I perform some activities. It is also painful when I accidentally hit them. I have been checked for RA. Do you have any suggestions on what might be the cause and what type of specialist I might seek analysis from?
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of pain and swelling in index fingure area that may be because of injury or other reasons.
X ray of affected index fingure give exact idea about problems.
Consult a orthopaedic doctors for further diagnosis.
Clinical examination of affected site is helpful for further diagnosis.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Anti inflammatory drugs may help..

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Index Finger?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of pain and swelling in index fingure area that may be because of injury or other reasons. X ray of affected index fingure give exact idea about problems. Consult a orthopaedic doctors for further diagnosis. Clinical examination of affected site is helpful for further diagnosis. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Anti inflammatory drugs may help.. Get well soon.. Thank you.