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What Causes Pain In Left Hand And A Painful Lump In The Inner Joint?

I have pain in my left hand when used certain ways and there s a recently-formed lump next to (inner side) the joint where the finger joins the hand It is burning and painful to the touch and sending aches down my left pointer finger. THis looks like something that could be seen via MRI or x-ray. Not sure if it s related, but I also have soft lump (larger and less raised. than the finger one), that formed about 4 months ago. My doctor told me it is a harmless cyst. I also have a herniated disc around L4/L5, on the left side, which is causing problems for my left leg and ankle. The disc happended last September. Seeing a neuro surgeon about the disc. Should I ask about teh finger lump. Any idea what it is?
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience of a lump around your finger joint I am suggesting that you have developed the following differential diagnosis
Synovial bursitis
Benign tumor
Ganglion
In view of this please do the following test
C reactive protein test
ESR
HAAD X-RAY
BLOOD CULTURE
SERUM ELECTROLYTES
Meanwhile see an orthopaedic specialist with the results and for further expect clinical assessment and possible surgical excision biopsy for cytology study

Concerning the herniated disc yes you can see the neurosurgeon if you experience symptoms of numbness pain and tingling sensations ordinarily I would suggest you to also see a orthopaedic surgeon for correction of the disc prolapse
I hope this helps Regards

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What Causes Pain In Left Hand And A Painful Lump In The Inner Joint?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your experience of a lump around your finger joint I am suggesting that you have developed the following differential diagnosis Synovial bursitis Benign tumor Ganglion In view of this please do the following test C reactive protein test ESR HAAD X-RAY BLOOD CULTURE SERUM ELECTROLYTES Meanwhile see an orthopaedic specialist with the results and for further expect clinical assessment and possible surgical excision biopsy for cytology study Concerning the herniated disc yes you can see the neurosurgeon if you experience symptoms of numbness pain and tingling sensations ordinarily I would suggest you to also see a orthopaedic surgeon for correction of the disc prolapse I hope this helps Regards