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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In The Index Finger Joint?

I have I have a swollen joint on ny index finger that is tender and painful. I also have pain in my feet near the base of the toes. I had blood work for Rheumatoid Arthritis and it was negative. Could it still be RA? At what point should I see a Rheumatologist?
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THE TYPICAL TOE TENDERNESS AND PAIN ARE CHARCTERISTIC OF GOUT A CONDITION CAUSED BY HIGH BLOOD LEVELS OF URIC ACID. SO JUST DO YOUR URIC ACID LEVELS OF BLOOD FROM ANY GOOD LAB. REMEMBER THE LEVELS ARE DIFFERENT FOR MALES AND FEMALES[THE REFERENCE RANGES]. IF THEY ARE HIGH, TREAT BY DIETARY MODIFICATIONS LIKE AVOIDING RED MEAT, BRINJALS , CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATOES.
IF IT STILL REMAINS HIGH, TAKE ZYLORIC TAB 100 MG ONCE A DAY INITIALLY [ALLOPURINOL] MAY BE INCREASING UPTO 1 G BUT NEVER MORE IN 24 HOURS.
NEVER USE ASPIRIN IN ACUTE ATTACKS TO CONTROL PAIN.
HOPE IT HELPS.
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In The Index Finger Joint?

THE TYPICAL TOE TENDERNESS AND PAIN ARE CHARCTERISTIC OF GOUT A CONDITION CAUSED BY HIGH BLOOD LEVELS OF URIC ACID. SO JUST DO YOUR URIC ACID LEVELS OF BLOOD FROM ANY GOOD LAB. REMEMBER THE LEVELS ARE DIFFERENT FOR MALES AND FEMALES[THE REFERENCE RANGES]. IF THEY ARE HIGH, TREAT BY DIETARY MODIFICATIONS LIKE AVOIDING RED MEAT, BRINJALS , CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATOES. IF IT STILL REMAINS HIGH, TAKE ZYLORIC TAB 100 MG ONCE A DAY INITIALLY [ALLOPURINOL] MAY BE INCREASING UPTO 1 G BUT NEVER MORE IN 24 HOURS. NEVER USE ASPIRIN IN ACUTE ATTACKS TO CONTROL PAIN. HOPE IT HELPS.