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What Causes Painful Swelling In Hands And Fingers?

my hands and fingers have been unusually swollen and very painful, especially the left one, and I am a righty...the middle and ring finger are the worse, and I can not close my hand to make a fist...I bought some Australian Dream cream and have been using it for two days now, but the pain is no better, any sugggestions??
posted on Fri, 30 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting your query
After going through your description, my advice would to find out the cause of multiple joint arthritis (poly arthritis) you may get following blood test for better control of pain- serum RA factor, ANA test,Anti CCP antibody test and serum uric acid.Meanwhile you may take ibuprofen to reduce pain.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Take care
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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What Causes Painful Swelling In Hands And Fingers?

Hi Thanks for posting your query After going through your description, my advice would to find out the cause of multiple joint arthritis (poly arthritis) you may get following blood test for better control of pain- serum RA factor, ANA test,Anti CCP antibody test and serum uric acid.Meanwhile you may take ibuprofen to reduce pain. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Take care Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh