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What Causes Swelling, Soreness And Pain In The Knuckle Of Index Finger?
Question: The index finger knuckle on my left hand has been swollen and very sore for the past couple of weeks. Finger is painful.
Brief Answer:
as explained in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/76 - swelling and soreness - index finger knuckle - couple of weeks - finger painful - trying Aspirin ...
The causes can be:
Osteo-arthritis of the joint.
Synovitis of the joint.
The spread of the inflammation can cause pain in the finger.
I would advise you the following:
Warm saline water fomentation, the water has to be supersaturated with common salt; use the same water again and again.
Rest to the joint by using splint to fix it with bandage.
Use anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen an proper dosage and duration.
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for appropriate investigations of the blood, X-ray/MRI of the joint and finger.
Added treatment as per the reports of investigations
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
as explained in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/76 - swelling and soreness - index finger knuckle - couple of weeks - finger painful - trying Aspirin ...
The causes can be:
Osteo-arthritis of the joint.
Synovitis of the joint.
The spread of the inflammation can cause pain in the finger.
I would advise you the following:
Warm saline water fomentation, the water has to be supersaturated with common salt; use the same water again and again.
Rest to the joint by using splint to fix it with bandage.
Use anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen an proper dosage and duration.
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for appropriate investigations of the blood, X-ray/MRI of the joint and finger.
Added treatment as per the reports of investigations
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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