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What Causes Joints Soreness And A Swollen Thumb?

Hi All my joints have been sore and one of my fingers near my thumb is swollen with the swelling going up on the top of the hand My friend just told me that she has shingles Just wondering could there be s chance that I have it to I even feel like the top of my hand near the thumb is brushing ??
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

This is possible it may be gouty arthritis or infectious arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done serum uric acid, RA factor, ESR, CRP, and X-ray of joint.

Use cold and warm compression, use tablet. Indomethacin twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Joints Soreness And A Swollen Thumb?

Hi, This is possible it may be gouty arthritis or infectious arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done serum uric acid, RA factor, ESR, CRP, and X-ray of joint. Use cold and warm compression, use tablet. Indomethacin twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist