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What Causes Red Spot At The Back Of The Hand Causing Pain Having Arthritis?
I have a red spot on the back of my right hand - size of a half dollar. There is pain in the back of the hand as well.
this started 2 weeks ago on my left hand - went to emergency room & was diagnosed with infection and arthritis. Now it's on my right hand.
this started 2 weeks ago on my left hand - went to emergency room & was diagnosed with infection and arthritis. Now it's on my right hand.
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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consult physician for physical examination,
he may recommend blood test for hemogram,esr,crp,anti-ccp to rule out
rheumatoid arthritis.
can take ibuprofen & apply gel topicallyfor pain.
take care.
he may recommend blood test for hemogram,esr,crp,anti-ccp to rule out
rheumatoid arthritis.
can take ibuprofen & apply gel topicallyfor pain.
take care.
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