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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers While Suffering From Diabetes?
I AM 94 AND ONE HALF. I HAVE DIABETES 2 AND ARTHRITES IN MY BODY. ONE HAND IS NUMB FINGERS HAVE BEEN SWOLLEN FOR FIVE OR SO DAYS. CANNOT MAKE A FIST...VERY STIFF. I KNOW THIS CAN BE MANY THINGS. AT FIRST I HAD SYMPTOMS OF CARPAL, BUT NOW LITTLE FINGER IS SWOLLEN TOO. ???
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hello,
It could be a cellulitis.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.
You have to get an ultrasound Doppler for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a cellulitis.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.
You have to get an ultrasound Doppler for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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