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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?

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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

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

Hi everyone, I'm a 32-year-old male and have been experiencing random twitching in my right index finger for the past few weeks. The twitching happens throughout the day, often 10–20 times or more. Each episode only lasts a few seconds, but it keeps recurring. It can happen while I'm using my hand or even when it's at rest. I haven't had any

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi doc, I'm 23 yr old female... recently i have noticed slim vertical line on finger nail of index finger of right hand...i googled it and i got very scared as the Google result was scary and I have severe health anxiety and i started panicking...i don't from when this line is there... because I have noticed just today...it is brown or black in col

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Hi, I just noticed a vertical line on my index finger. Is it something serious? Online says it could be melanoma. I am very worried. Thanks

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Though there are several pathological conditions which can have a single dark black line on nail.. But as per your image it's more of giving a sign of any local trauma bcz it's reddish brown in colour ...  Read More

Hi, I have noticed a vertical line appearing on one of my right index finger. Is it serious? Could this be melanoma? I have attached a photo. Thanks

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It can be just due to some trauma. Just by looking melanoma diagnosis is difficult to make. ...  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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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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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.

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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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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 24*7*365... 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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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?

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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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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

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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

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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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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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Get xray done for safety ...  Read More

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