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What Causes Recurring Swelling And Tightness In Forefinger?

My forefinger on my left hand has gradually swollen, tightness in joint, and I can hardly bend it..it also seemed to have fever...Went to clinic and thought maybe it may have been a spider bite but did not see a bite mark ....P.A. gave me prednisone and Clindamycin cap 300 mg. In a couple of days the swelling went down and finger became normal again....This morning the same has occurred with swelling, unable to bend and tightness when I try to straighten. I doesn t hurt, just really uncomfortable and am unable to function with that finger.....
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is most likely it is infection or allergic condition. Rest, analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief and anti allergic cetrrizine will be useful. Active finger movements and elevation will be helpful in reducing swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar 's  Response

Hi
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is most likely it is infection or allergic condition. Rest, analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief and anti allergic cetrrizine will be useful. Active finger movements and elevation will be helpful in reducing swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Recurring Swelling And Tightness In Forefinger?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is most likely it is infection or allergic condition. Rest, analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief and anti allergic cetrrizine will be useful. Active finger movements and elevation will be helpful in reducing swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.