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What Causes Swelling On Knuckles?
This evening while washing dishes I noticed three knuckles on right hand were extra sensitive. Very slight swelling and very slight bruise colored discoloration. Making a fist hurts a bit as does brushing them against fabric (as in putting them in a pocket). They ache a bit now. No trauma to the hand. 37 yr old. No major health issues.
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
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These knuckles might be what we call ganglion cysts or articular cysts or synovial cysts in the wrist or hand. This is the probable diagnosis in your age group.
In older people might be rheumatoid arthritis nodules.
I suggest you to see an orthopedic surgeon it it bothers you.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Helathcaremagic.
I read you question and understood your concern
These knuckles might be what we call ganglion cysts or articular cysts or synovial cysts in the wrist or hand. This is the probable diagnosis in your age group.
In older people might be rheumatoid arthritis nodules.
I suggest you to see an orthopedic surgeon it it bothers you.
Dr. Selmani
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