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Finger Pain . More Than 4 Years
Question: finger pain. more than 4 years
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Chronic finger pain could be due to old trauma and arthritis as a result. Even Gout can cause the same..
I suggest getting an xray and full blood count with CRP as a start.
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Aashish Raghu
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Hi there
Thanks for the query
Chronic finger pain could be due to old trauma and arthritis as a result. Even Gout can cause the same..
I suggest getting an xray and full blood count with CRP as a start.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
left index pip swollen occassional-recurrent for more than 4 years. ulnar side of both wrists the area below the wrist crease painful and swell after lifting weights/push ups. left wrist mri shows tendinosis. 2019 jan: anticcp normal, crp less than 5, esr 15, rf normal. 2020 jul: fbc normal, esr went from 24 to 28 to 20. seen 3 hand surgeons and 1 rheumatologist. nothing could be done. seek your opinion.
I have done those tests before as indicated above. Normal fbc, normal xray, normal crp previously
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Since the MRI shows tendinosis, it should resolve with rest. Wear a wrist splint and a finger extension splint if the finger is painful.
Avoid lifting weights till it heals. Your blood tests show no infection or Rheumatoid arthritis. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals.
There is possibility of Gout in which Uric acid may be elevated. Try to get tested.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Since the MRI shows tendinosis, it should resolve with rest. Wear a wrist splint and a finger extension splint if the finger is painful.
Avoid lifting weights till it heals. Your blood tests show no infection or Rheumatoid arthritis. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals.
There is possibility of Gout in which Uric acid may be elevated. Try to get tested.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Yogesh D
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Can you upload your xray if possible for my review.
What did the Rheumatologist say about your condition?
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Can you upload your xray if possible for my review.
What did the Rheumatologist say about your condition?
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Dr. Prasad
My uric acid has always been normal. What else to check? Arthritis?
The rheumatologist saw my once at outpatient clinic, did some physical examination, then discharged me. No finding.
I dont have the xray result on hand.
I dont have the xray result on hand.
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This indicates that the swelling of the mentioned joints is due to sprain of the ligaments that support the joints and not due to arthritis.
Splint the joints for a week and avoid stressing them with any sort of weight lifting or allowing painful range of movement.
After a week the response can be noted and followed up.
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This indicates that the swelling of the mentioned joints is due to sprain of the ligaments that support the joints and not due to arthritis.
Splint the joints for a week and avoid stressing them with any sort of weight lifting or allowing painful range of movement.
After a week the response can be noted and followed up.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Kampana
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