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Can Gout Cause Blue Discolouration And Swelling In A Ring Finger Joint?
After walking my 95 pound dog and straining my hand, my ring finger began to swell and I could not fully extend it or make a fist, Urgent care said it was gout. With gout in the middle joint of my right ring finger, is it normal for blood to pool beneath the skin, causing a blue bruise to now appear in the joint area near the palm of my hand?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hi,
It could be due to contusion or venous occlusion. Nothing much to worry as it will settle by conservative measures. As a first step you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be due to contusion or venous occlusion. Nothing much to worry as it will settle by conservative measures. As a first step you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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