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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Hand?
Yesterday my left hand turned red and was very swollen. I was not awarenof bumping my hand, I applied ice and the swelling went down but later swelling and discoloration pf fingers. once again iced, took 81mg aspirin (routine). Fingers today stiff, not painful pointer and middle fingers are purple. I am scheduled for my yearly physical tomorrow.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
Hi,
If there is no history of trauma then the acute onset of pain can be due to a type of arthritis. There are a number of different types such as osteoarthritis, RA, lupus, scleroderma, gout.
Your doctor may be able to pinpoint a cause when you are reviewed tomorrow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
If there is no history of trauma then the acute onset of pain can be due to a type of arthritis. There are a number of different types such as osteoarthritis, RA, lupus, scleroderma, gout.
Your doctor may be able to pinpoint a cause when you are reviewed tomorrow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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