What Causes Pain And Swelling Between Index Finger And Middle Finger?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

Question: I have pain and swelling between my pointer finger and middle finger on my right hand for no reason, it's hard to make a fist and the skin feels tight. I didn't hit it or any cause for it. I woke up that way this morning,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to insect bite or tendon inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The appearance of pain and swelling between pointer finger and middle finger without any history of injury can happen due to an inflammation of the tendon in the area or an insect bite. You can closely examine the area for any insect bite. Take a mild pain killer and anti inflammatory and do a hot compress in the area for symptomatic relief. In case the swelling is gradually increasing then do consult your physician for a physical examination.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T