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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Fingers

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Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016
Question: First joint right hand, pointer finger is swollen on top. Not typical of arthritis, but rather on top below nail. Nail is growing wavy. Initially some burning pain which is now minimal. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ganglion cyst seems most probable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

The most probable reason of this swelling is a ganglion cyst. If so, the swelling should be soft and kind of rounded. The cyst can appear after some minor injury (like carrying something heavy for example).
Ganglion cyst is a kind of herniation coming from the ligament or joint. It is filled with clear fluid. Can come and go.

I suggest you to have an x-ray of this finger and soft tissues ultrasound. The cyst can be removed or steroid can be injected inside. However removal is much more effective.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)
Thank you. I will call my PCP.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Fingers

Brief Answer: Ganglion cyst seems most probable. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. The most probable reason of this swelling is a ganglion cyst. If so, the swelling should be soft and kind of rounded. The cyst can appear after some minor injury (like carrying something heavy for example). Ganglion cyst is a kind of herniation coming from the ligament or joint. It is filled with clear fluid. Can come and go. I suggest you to have an x-ray of this finger and soft tissues ultrasound. The cyst can be removed or steroid can be injected inside. However removal is much more effective. Hope this helps. Regards.