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Hi, I Am 41 Years Old Male. 5'9", 86 Kg.
Question: Hi, I am 41 years old male. 5'9", 86 kg. For about a month, when I get up, my right hand fingers are stiff and making a fist takes a bit of effort. The index finger especially gets stiff and the movement at the joins is not smooth. Wondering if this is normal. I have tried using finger strengthener exercise, but not much for help. Please advise if any specific exercise I should perform or limit any specific food intake.
Brief Answer:
Require detailed clinical evaluation.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, as you have finger stiffness specifically in the morning, so I don't think it's normal which should get evaluated further.
Please let me know,
Do you have joint pain/swelling or other joints pain/swelling?
For that I would suggest you to consult with Orthopedician for detailed clinical examination.
He may procure x ray and lab investigations complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, c reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, uric acid to rule out arthritis/Rheumatoid arthritis as per evaluation.
Till then continue finger exercises. In case of pain, You may apply heat/cold compression and take tablet acetaminophen/ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Require detailed clinical evaluation.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, as you have finger stiffness specifically in the morning, so I don't think it's normal which should get evaluated further.
Please let me know,
Do you have joint pain/swelling or other joints pain/swelling?
For that I would suggest you to consult with Orthopedician for detailed clinical examination.
He may procure x ray and lab investigations complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, c reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, uric acid to rule out arthritis/Rheumatoid arthritis as per evaluation.
Till then continue finger exercises. In case of pain, You may apply heat/cold compression and take tablet acetaminophen/ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you doctor. I don't have any join pain / swelling.
Brief Answer:
Still consult with orthopedic surgeon...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for reply.
Still I would suggest to consult with orthopedic surgeon and do the necessary lab investigations as per evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Still consult with orthopedic surgeon...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for reply.
Still I would suggest to consult with orthopedic surgeon and do the necessary lab investigations as per evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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