
Suggest Treatment For Lump On Finger While Having Arthritis

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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, an elucidate history and clear photographs.
To recapitulate: Male/69 - swelling left little finger as explained and depicted in the photographs - not red - does not hurt unless bumped - sometimes itches - developed over a week - feels soft as though liquid under the surface - do have arthritis - other joints have small, hard and slight bumps ...
The most probable causes are:
- Looks to be a synovial swelling that has traversed and has a classical appearance. This may most probably be secondary to arthritis.
- Can be tenosynovitis.
- Rare chance that this may be secondary to insect bite or can be an allergic reaction to something that is difficult to predict.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Please post a photograph with straight finger too.


Needs a Doctor to do clinical evaluation and for you to get a prescription
Detailed Answer:
You can give complete rest to this finger by strapping it straight with a splint.
Continue the medicines of Arthritis if you have been taking already.
This way it is treatable without visiting a Physician.
But since this is a new one, it is always better that your Physician be aware of the new development and he/she may prescribe you an additional treatment according to the findings and experience/wisdom.
It may not clear up without additional treatment.

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