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What Causes Sore Inflamed Fingers And Stiff Toes That Do Not Bend?
I woke up yesterday with my middle finger sore/inflamed at the end from the joint to almost the nail. This is not an infected nail the nail and around the nail is fine. I have in the past had my ring finger on boths hands at the end joint become inflamed and sore with knots around the joint. I have a toe on both feet next to the big toe that has felt like it is calcified stiff and does not bend any longer and occasionally painful. I will be asking my Dr. in April. I would like to know if it could be gout and is there a test I can ask my dr. to run to find out if this is the case?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
It could be due to arthritis-related changes probably due to rheumatoid arthritis.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a rheumatologist 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 arthritis-related changes probably due to rheumatoid arthritis.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a rheumatologist 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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