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What Does Soreness In The Joint Of The Middle Finger Indicate?

my middle finger by the last joint has been sore for the last week and a half. it is not getting better. it has a small lump on the side and slightly above the joint. painful to bend or tough it. Pain is mostly to the side and above joint, but slight pain below joint near nail. finger is not red or warm to the touch.
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and do few investigations to diagnosis the cause [CBC with differential, ESR, RF test, anti-CCP and X-ray]

2)For pain you can take OTC medication [ibuprofen] and discuss with your Doctor about oral [steroid].

3)Other prescription medications can be tried after investigations only.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Do exercise regularly. Gentle exercise can help strengthen the muscles around your joints, and it can help fight fatigue you might feel. Check with your doctor before you start exercising. If you're just getting started, begin by taking a walk. Try swimming or gentle water aerobics. Avoid exercising tender, injured or severely inflamed joints.

2)Try to apply heat or cold. Heat can help ease your pain and relax tense, painful muscles. Cold may dull the sensation of pain. Cold also has a numbing effect and decreases muscle spasms.

3)Try to relax. Find ways to cope with pain by reducing stress in your life.

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What Does Soreness In The Joint Of The Middle Finger Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and do few investigations to diagnosis the cause [CBC with differential, ESR, RF test, anti-CCP and X-ray] 2)For pain you can take OTC medication [ibuprofen] and discuss with your Doctor about oral [steroid]. 3)Other prescription medications can be tried after investigations only. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Do exercise regularly. Gentle exercise can help strengthen the muscles around your joints, and it can help fight fatigue you might feel. Check with your doctor before you start exercising. If you re just getting started, begin by taking a walk. Try swimming or gentle water aerobics. Avoid exercising tender, injured or severely inflamed joints. 2)Try to apply heat or cold. Heat can help ease your pain and relax tense, painful muscles. Cold may dull the sensation of pain. Cold also has a numbing effect and decreases muscle spasms. 3)Try to relax. Find ways to cope with pain by reducing stress in your life. Hope that helps