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Swelling in thumb
Having swelling in right hand middle of thumb and index finger from last 1year. When i do work then my wrist get light swelling.
Before some time when i get up after sleeping my hands get stiff n when i fold my fingers then they pain ... Xray was normal .. Mri showed : localised fluid collection/ ganglion cyst/ synovial cyst deep to the flexor tendons of index finger
* also subcutaneous oedema along the dorsal aspect of hand.. Likely inflammatory.
Please suggest about these symptoms
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Ganglion cyst requires injection.
For the rest of the hand, recurrent swelling and stiffness can be an early sign of inflammatory arthritis.
Consult your treating orthopedic surgeon whenever feasible for further cousre of action, which includes detailed discussion about your condition and physical examination followed by relevant investigations to reach a diagnosis.
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