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What Causes Swollen Index Finger With Red Dots On It?
My index finger has swollen to the point I am unable to use it. There appears to be little red dots in the swollen area. About a week after the swelling began I saw what appears to be a blister on my pinkie. Today my index and ring finger started to feel swelling.
The swelling began about a week after I started eating grapefruit once or twice a day.
I also began taking Nuvugil two months prior to the swelling.
Could the swelling be from either of these?
The swelling began about a week after I started eating grapefruit once or twice a day.
I also began taking Nuvugil two months prior to the swelling.
Could the swelling be from either of these?
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain and swelling over your index finger seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of finger and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain and swelling over your index finger seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of finger and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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