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For How Long Does Arthritis Swelling Last?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Dec 2015
Question: About how long can one expect inflammation of the hand (swelling) to last due to arthritis . I am male
74 yrs. Now swelling approaching 0ne week after ointments and pain medications. Any harm being done
just letting it go away on its own?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cannot be predicted.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that considering your age it seems that you are having osteoarthritis in finger joints and thus subsequent inflammation there . Generally it may take 15 days or more to settle but cannot be predicted . Also try hot fomentation of fingers that will relieve inflammation and calm down swelling .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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For How Long Does Arthritis Swelling Last?

Brief Answer: Cannot be predicted. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir , Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that considering your age it seems that you are having osteoarthritis in finger joints and thus subsequent inflammation there . Generally it may take 15 days or more to settle but cannot be predicted . Also try hot fomentation of fingers that will relieve inflammation and calm down swelling . Take care. Dr. Shruti