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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Outside Edge Of My Right Hand?
Question: The outside edge of my right hand is swollen and painful. I don't remember hitting my hand or anything like that. I don't feel a hard lump, but it is painful when I feel around in the area. It feels like when you press on a bruise, but there is not bruise. It doesn't hurt in a joint nor is in swollen in a joint, just right along the edge. I've included a picture of both hands so you can see the slight difference. The pain/swelling is right on the side, not on the back or the palm side of my hand. Should I see a doctor or is it safe to wait and see if it goes away?
Brief Answer:
You can safely wait for a few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is a mild swelling but it seems to be a a soft tissue inflammation . You can wait for a few days and see if it subsidies on its own .It does not seem to be a serious issue . No need to worry . You can have a mild pain killer for relief till then .
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
You can safely wait for a few days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is a mild swelling but it seems to be a a soft tissue inflammation . You can wait for a few days and see if it subsidies on its own .It does not seem to be a serious issue . No need to worry . You can have a mild pain killer for relief till then .
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I seem to get little spots like this that swell randomly and ache, and then go down. One was on my elbow. Could it be anything related to my Celiac disease diagnosis? Or another autoimmune disease? I've also had very itchy skin the past few weeks, no rash. Just very itchy in the night.
Brief Answer:
Can be immune related
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
such as spots can be immune related or caused by an allergy .The itchy skin can be due to dryness or a liver problem .If it persists then do consult your physician.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Can be immune related
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
such as spots can be immune related or caused by an allergy .The itchy skin can be due to dryness or a liver problem .If it persists then do consult your physician.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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