Suggest treatment for swollen and painful hand
Patient: My right hand became swollen overnight 3 months ago .anti inflammatory pills di nothing. Steroid pills reduced the swelling but returned before finished. Cortizone shot I n carpal tunnel, Cortizone shot in wrist. 6sessions of hand therapy. Still have a lot of pain . Still swollen. M.R.I. No results yet. Do you have any idea.no one else does. I have an appointment with rheumatologist tomorrow. YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hi,Thanks  for  your query.According to your description , pain and swelling over your hand seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care