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Can Ibuprofen Be Used To Treat Painful Knuckles?
I have had painful knuckles on my left hand for about 3-4 days but today they are swollen (around my middle finger) and seem worse. just the middle finger and now up the index finger and the index finger feels kinda numb on the top. Do I see a doctor? Take ibprofen? Just let it go?
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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You have problem of swelling at middle and index finger and feel numbness.Nerve injury may cause this problem.
Ibuprofen is anti inflammatory drugs. It is helpful to reduce swelling.
Take one x ray it help.
MRI is helpful for further diagnosis.
Consent a physician for diagnose.
Proper physical examination and history give exact idea.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you very much.
You have problem of swelling at middle and index finger and feel numbness.Nerve injury may cause this problem.
Ibuprofen is anti inflammatory drugs. It is helpful to reduce swelling.
Take one x ray it help.
MRI is helpful for further diagnosis.
Consent a physician for diagnose.
Proper physical examination and history give exact idea.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you very much.
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