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What Causes Sharp Intermittent Pain In Finger Joints?
Question: I have a sharp intermittent needle like pain in the second finger joint I've had it for two days now . It occurs about every 5 or 7 minutes. It is extremely and prevents sleep. I had a similar thing several months ago on the top of my foot. It eventually wore off but it took about a week. I rub ibuleve on the joint and then take painkillers . What on earth is it and what can I do?
Brief Answer:
Can be arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sharp intermittent pain in the finger joint can be due to arthritis or tendonitis. It is due to inflammation of the joint.
For proper diagnosis, some of the blood tests are advisable like-
1. Serum calcium levels.
2. Serum Uric acid levels.
3. RA factor
4. ESR and CRP
5. Serum Creatinine
6. X-ray of affected joint.
You need a thorough clinical examination followed by investigations under the guidance of an orthopedician.
Till then for symptomatic relief, you can continue taking over the counter analgesics, do hot fomentation and apply local analgesic gel on the affected area.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sharp intermittent pain in the finger joint can be due to arthritis or tendonitis. It is due to inflammation of the joint.
For proper diagnosis, some of the blood tests are advisable like-
1. Serum calcium levels.
2. Serum Uric acid levels.
3. RA factor
4. ESR and CRP
5. Serum Creatinine
6. X-ray of affected joint.
You need a thorough clinical examination followed by investigations under the guidance of an orthopedician.
Till then for symptomatic relief, you can continue taking over the counter analgesics, do hot fomentation and apply local analgesic gel on the affected area.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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