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What Causes Pain And Tenderness On The Left Index Finger?
My left index finger hurts, tender to the touch at the knuckle. I also have a knot , that is under the skin above the knuckle and to far inside top of finger. Since I stopped my yard today, with gloves, my entire finger is stiff and can hurts with pressure from the finger nail down to the joint in the hand. Could this be a spiderbite of some knd? Should I apply heat or ice to easy pain and swelling?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes, it seems to be due to some insect bite in your yard.
Wash the finger properly with warm water adding a pinch of soda bicarb in it.
Look for any entangled mouth piece or hair in skin,
try to remove it gently.
Have over the counter pain medicine (Ibuprofen) twice a day & Cetrizine once at night if you have itching.
Consult your doctor if there is no relief In 2-3 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Yes, it seems to be due to some insect bite in your yard.
Wash the finger properly with warm water adding a pinch of soda bicarb in it.
Look for any entangled mouth piece or hair in skin,
try to remove it gently.
Have over the counter pain medicine (Ibuprofen) twice a day & Cetrizine once at night if you have itching.
Consult your doctor if there is no relief In 2-3 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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