What could the reason be if suffering from swollen knuckles usually in the morning?
Patient: Hello, I have notice for about the past 8 weeks or so that my knuckels on my right hand are swollen a bit and are looking little grey when I try and make a fist....they hurt even if I squeez them a bit...I am 46 years old and have never had any problems with my hands and am in great shape.... I recently have seen a docotor about my kidneys though ...as I have just found out that since birth I have had reflux to my kidneys..that explains my fever and sore skin in the past that is reoccuring....always passes in about four days......I found out on the 16th after exrays and bladder dye testing about the reflux......do you think that the reasons my knuckels are sore is due to this. My left hand is not as bad as my right..but, it too is sore......and when I wake up in the morning is when it is the worst.....what could this be.....arthritis?? Thanks for your help, Laura Horner Cedar Park, TX Doctor: Hello,The swelling in the knuckles in the morning can be related to arthritis. It is best to consult a rheumatologist for a few investigations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon