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What Are Lumps On Finger Joints?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jun 2018
Question: I have a very painful lump between joints on lower outside thump and there r more lumps forming it has gotton impossible to use my right hand the index finger is also swollen dr said after ultrasound it was a complex leision and need further testing with mri
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Additional investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
With the description that you have given the possible causes are:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Teno-synovitis
Hence I would advise you further tests of blood in addition to MRI:
CBC with ESR.
RA factor that is Rheumatoid factor
ANA
Uric acid
Calcium and as needed.
Clinical evaluation by a Rheumatologist.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis for getting the exact treatment.
Do the warm compresses in saturated salt solution to be more effective.
Take an anti-inflammatory medications with pain killer properties as might have been prescribed by your Doctor.

I hope this answer helps you.
Please post photos of the lesions as it helps sometimes for on-the-spot diagnosis.
And post reports of the investigations.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Are Lumps On Finger Joints?

Brief Answer: Additional investigations Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. With the description that you have given the possible causes are: Rheumatoid arthritis Teno-synovitis Hence I would advise you further tests of blood in addition to MRI: CBC with ESR. RA factor that is Rheumatoid factor ANA Uric acid Calcium and as needed. Clinical evaluation by a Rheumatologist. All these will lead to a proper diagnosis for getting the exact treatment. Do the warm compresses in saturated salt solution to be more effective. Take an anti-inflammatory medications with pain killer properties as might have been prescribed by your Doctor. I hope this answer helps you. Please post photos of the lesions as it helps sometimes for on-the-spot diagnosis. And post reports of the investigations.