What causes painful stiffness in the knuckles and joints?
Patient: My ring finger is red, swollen, and feverish at the end to my first joint. I went to dr and she thought it was due to infection around my cuticle. I ve been on antibiotics for 5 days. Not much change. Finger still red, slightly swollen, knuckle is stiff and painful. I ve soaked it in hot water and salts. What should I do? Doctor: Hi,  It might be due to cellulitis. Consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. You might require higher end antibiotics for better results.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician