Why Is My Index Finger Swollen And Painful- 740 Questions Answered

Hello Doctor, I got a swollen, blue and painful area on my right hand index finger suddenly, and that is freaking me out. It came out of no where some time back. What do I do?

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Dr. Yogesh Kumar SharmaInternal Medicine | Delhi

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Hello. Are you sure that it is not a traumatic injury? I think you should go for an x ray Rt.Index finger to Rule out any injury. Sometimes people, they don't even know that they had hit something. O ... Read More

I've hand this index finger swollen about 5 days it first started on the side now it's just fully ok the top of my index finger and it hurts and I don't know where it's came from

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Dr. Bhagyashri. Y.K.Homoeopath | Pune

Take apis mel 6 and let me know ... Read More

It started 3 days ago where my right index finger became swollen and painful to touch on its side. I expected it to go away a few days later but it's been 3 days now and even though it's not as painful as it was before, it's still swollen and painful. Over the counter painkillers have worked so far but I don't want to keep using them and I wish to

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I got a hurt of a football barely on my index finger . I went to the doctor removes x rays there was a minor fracture doctor gave me tablets an told me no need to put the plaster bcoz it's minor fracture an also told take these medicines will be fine by 2weeks but it's still swollen 1 month is past give sme solution for this

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Mr. Mehtab Beg (PT)Physiotherapist | Lucknow

Please get ice therapy for 20 minutes twice a day. Do some gental exercises by your physio. Thank you ... Read More

Hi, the bottom portion of my index finger is hard and slightly swollen, and is very itchy. Attaching a pic with this question. It's been like this since a few months now. Please advise.

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Dr. Sujit ShanshanwalDermatologist | Mumbai

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It seems to be an allergic dermatitis rash. But the swelling that you are reporting could be indicative of a localized infection. Kindly meet with a dermatologist in person so it can be properly exami ... Read More

It first started with my side of my top index finger hurting about 5 days ago now my whole top of my index finger Is swollen and hurts Please help

Asked for Female, 16 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Chaudhari R GAyurveda | Pune

Hii U r 16 Surely thir is injury.And now thir is inflammation.Ayurved have some local as well as internal. ... Read More

I aged 46y and have swelling in left index finger and left hand wrist which is for now 2 months. Recently seen a bulge above left wrist which moves up and down when I move my fingers but not painful whereas finger joint and wrist is very painful. Blood tests were done for Uric acid, RA factor, CBP, ESR, anti CCP, HLA B27 which were all OK except ES

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Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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May be SNRA So must need full evaluation to get proper advice ... Read More

My husband's left hand index finger has pain on the left side (the side next to the middle finger). It seems as if a nerve or vein is swollen. If I touch it, a small bump can be felt as though something is stuck in the vein. Also, the vein on the hand joining the index finger shows blue in color. It is a painful today although it was present since

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, CONSULT A N ORTHOPEDICIAN.TILL THAN APPLY ICE PACK. LOCALLY APPLY VOLINI GEL OR SPRAY TWO THREE TIMES. TABLET VOVERAN SR 100mgONE PER DAY AFTER LUNCH OR DINNER FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS OR AS R ... Read More

My index finger has swollen and its paining a lot, the problem is near the nails, i cant bear the pain now, its completely swollen

Asked for Female, 29 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Manoj AgarwalaDermatologist | Raipur

This is limited information and tells nothing about your skin condition which can help in planning a treatment. A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests will be ... Read More

I burned my hand(fingers and palm) with hot oil. The doctors dressed the area. It was dressed for two days. I couldn't move my fingers. I started experiencing pain today morning and I removed the dressing an hour ago because of the increasing pain. The burn wound is healed pretty good but now I have this continuous pain in my index finger joint.

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Mr. Mehtab Beg (PT)Physiotherapist | Lucknow

Please do finger movements and dipped in hot water formantation for 10 minutes ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I injured my finger while playing basketball about a month ago. The joint is still swollen and I can’t bend it properly from that part. It feels stiff and painful when I try to move it. Can you please advise what this could be and what treatment I should take? And if it's requires surgery and I'm away from my home and I'll be back

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get xray first ... Read More

Sir My right index fingertip has become swollen and is very painful. I have not sustained any external injury to that finger.I have been suffering from that issue for the past 3 days.Kindly check the attached photo for your assessment

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Dr. ArpithaGeneral Surgeon | Bangalore

Ya its called acute paronychia, infection in and around the finger tip, caused by minor injury !! Pus is collected just below the nail, which has to be removed and simultaneously antibiotics has to b ... Read More

My right hand index finger is having allergy, skin is peeling off and it is increasing day be day. Slightly itchy near edges, not all time.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 51 Views v

Dr. AmandeepDermatologist | Khanna

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

My lower part of index finger was swollen. No injury or pain or itching. I could only see impression of bead of my bracelet on other hand on lower part of finger. Not sure if its the same. Today my middle part of finger also feels bit swollen. What this could be???

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

No attachment available. Without that how to compare. As such no complaints. You can go for hot fomentation. ... Read More

Respected Sir/mam..All 10 fingers of my feet keep moving sideways involuntarily..and below knee,i have painful legs for 247365... Problem persists for 2 years... starting with mild pain in left leg ,and gradually both legs were affected with increased pain intensity..what should be done now? Thanks a lot

Asked for Male, 22 Years 35 Views v

Dr Atul Kr PandeyNeurologist | Lucknow

The complain which you have seems to be more on the line of neuropathy or dystonic movement. But to confirm it needs to be examined face to face.. ... Read More

2 days ago, Right hand idex finger fractured. Refer xray attached. Wire or normal plaster which is more effective? Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Vilas P ChavanOrthopedic surgeon | Pune

K wire is more effective ( Suzuki frame) ... Read More

From the last 3-4 days I have noticed a lump which is painful (not much) and swollen and itchy but does not bleed, I don't have constipation, not eating spicy or oily food for a month. What can be this? Is this external hemaroid? -no pain while passing stool -no bleeding -discomfort white sitting

Asked for Female, 24 Years 326 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi doctor, I have 4 painful lymph right underarm and they appeared out of no where. I never used to get these in the past but recently in the past 2-3 months this is the second time they have appeared. The first time they were cured with anti bacterial medicine and it was not this painful but this time they appear to be larger in size and more pain

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My 1 finger tip is swollen since a few days and it is painful on touching. What should I do? Attached images too

Asked for Female, 39 Years 379 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

I recently found that suddenly my left side testicle got swollen and painful and i did STD and HIV test and found negative so not sure , why testicle swollen started

Asked for Male, 28 Years 51 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist | Lucknow

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Please consult a General Surgeon in your area for a physical examination. From your description the first diagnosis will be infection or injury. ... Read More

My daughter has swelling in index finger since afternoon she is not comfortable if anyone touch that finger what should I do

Asked for Male, 39 Years 339 Views v

Dr. Kartikeya SinghOrthopedist | Bhopal

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Was there any injury ? Visit an orthopaedician and get xray of hand ap and oblique view. Apply ice. ... Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, What causes I do have a vertical line in my index finger? Any Vitamin Deficiency? Or any indication of health issues?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Hari Charan SharmaGeneral Practitioner | Udaipur

Consultant for further management ... Read More

Small lump appeared on the right hand index finger (middle joint) which grew slightly bigger and there is minor pain and back of the finger skin got harder, went to local physician who prescribed chymomerg tab( twice a day) and local application (medisalic cream) but no considerable improvement. what has caused this and why there is pain ,suggest

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get xray of finger ... Read More

My 70-year-old mom has a swollen, red, and painful leg. What could this be, and which specialist should we consult? Pls advice

Asked for Male, 47 Years 228 Views v

Dr. Himani ShahGeneral Physician | Rajkot

Sometimes in diabetes it may happen , give her pain killer of she is having a pain , need to connect immediately ... Read More

There is a lot of pain in my index finger of right hand it was a slight pain 2 months back but it has increased now i do wear a gold ring in that finger

Asked for Male, 32 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Venkatesh Kumar SrinivasanOrthopedist | Delhi

It could be a symptom of local/systemic inflammation ... Read More

I have had enlarged tonsils for last 20 days and had 1 set of augmed 625 with chymoral forte for 5 days. Now for last 3 days my right side lymph node is painful and swollen under the jaw. Went to ent and he gave me Cepodem 325with chymoral forte for 5 days (3 days completed) but still the swelling and pain is there in the lymph node. Also i could s

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Sir / madam It seems I injured my index finger in sleep. I feel it has a small bend with no pain of course. Long back about 7 years ago I had the same issue but it was ring finger soft tissue injury. Doctor gave me splint to wear for some days. Can some one help me now please. See attached pics. I think I have very minute tissue damage.... No

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get xray done for safety ... Read More

Due to rubbing against jeans lining, my clitoris is inflamed and painful. What can I do for relief as it is painful?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 1929 Views v

Dr. PanchaniGynecologist | Surat

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you. Can u send me pic of that area? Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and ... Read More

Hi I am feeling pain from last one day in my left Pam area below index finger. This is the first time that I am facing this issue. Why this is happening. Is this serious. Or it's some thing related to heart.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I have swelling on my back of hand below index finger (below nuckles) since yesterday. And it's painful,movements are difficult. What is this?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Ashish ChopraOrthopedic surgeon | Delhi

Get xray hand ap & oblique view. Apply ice pack ... Read More

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Hello Doctor, I got a swollen, blue and painful area on my right hand index finger suddenly, and that is freaking me out. It came out of no where some time back. What do I do?

I've hand this index finger swollen about 5 days it first started on the side now it's just fully ok the top of my index finger and it hurts and I don't know where it's came from

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Hi, the bottom portion of my index finger is hard and slightly swollen, and is very itchy. Attaching a pic with this question. It's been like this since a few months now. Please advise.

It first started with my side of my top index finger hurting about 5 days ago now my whole top of my index finger Is swollen and hurts Please help

My index finger has swollen and its paining a lot, the problem is near the nails, i cant bear the pain now, its completely swollen

Sir My right index fingertip has become swollen and is very painful. I have not sustained any external injury to that finger.I have been suffering from that issue for the past 3 days.Kindly check the attached photo for your assessment

My right hand index finger is having allergy, skin is peeling off and it is increasing day be day. Slightly itchy near edges, not all time.

My lower part of index finger was swollen. No injury or pain or itching. I could only see impression of bead of my bracelet on other hand on lower part of finger. Not sure if its the same. Today my middle part of finger also feels bit swollen. What this could be???

2 days ago, Right hand idex finger fractured. Refer xray attached. Wire or normal plaster which is more effective? Please suggest.

From the last 3-4 days I have noticed a lump which is painful (not much) and swollen and itchy but does not bleed, I don't have constipation, not eating spicy or oily food for a month. What can be this? Is this external hemaroid? -no pain while passing stool -no bleeding -discomfort white sitting

My 1 finger tip is swollen since a few days and it is painful on touching. What should I do? Attached images too

I recently found that suddenly my left side testicle got swollen and painful and i did STD and HIV test and found negative so not sure , why testicle swollen started

My daughter has swelling in index finger since afternoon she is not comfortable if anyone touch that finger what should I do

Dear Sir/Ma'am, What causes I do have a vertical line in my index finger? Any Vitamin Deficiency? Or any indication of health issues?

My 70-year-old mom has a swollen, red, and painful leg. What could this be, and which specialist should we consult? Pls advice

There is a lot of pain in my index finger of right hand it was a slight pain 2 months back but it has increased now i do wear a gold ring in that finger

Due to rubbing against jeans lining, my clitoris is inflamed and painful. What can I do for relief as it is painful?

Hi I am feeling pain from last one day in my left Pam area below index finger. This is the first time that I am facing this issue. Why this is happening. Is this serious. Or it's some thing related to heart.

I have swelling on my back of hand below index finger (below nuckles) since yesterday. And it's painful,movements are difficult. What is this?

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