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My Fingers Are Swollen And The Joints Hurt When I

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Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Question: My fingers are swollen and the joints hurt when I move the fingers. I have very mild carpal tunnel and wear splints to sleep in but they do not make any difference. This has been getting worse for several months. It is pain is worse in the morning but persists all day.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be arthritis or tendonitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swollen fingers and pain in the joints is suggestive of arthritis or tendonitis- inflammation of tendons. You need proper anti inflammatory medications to control this swelling. A few blood investigations like RA factor, CRP are also needed to rule out rheumatoid arthritis. Do start with proper calcium supplements and consult an orthopedician for proper examination and prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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My Fingers Are Swollen And The Joints Hurt When I

Brief Answer: Can be arthritis or tendonitis. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The swollen fingers and pain in the joints is suggestive of arthritis or tendonitis- inflammation of tendons. You need proper anti inflammatory medications to control this swelling. A few blood investigations like RA factor, CRP are also needed to rule out rheumatoid arthritis. Do start with proper calcium supplements and consult an orthopedician for proper examination and prescription medicines. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.