Suggest treatment to bring down sore lump of knuckle
Patient: I play softball and I took a ball to the tip of my pinky and middle finger about 2 weeks ago the middle finger seems to be doing better but the pinky now has a lump at the second knuckle on the inside and is still sore when I move it and hurts when I touch the lump.. what could this be Doctor: Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From your history, an inflammatory swelling an abscess or a fracture/dislocation would have to be excluded. Each of these condition requires different specialist management, and for the diagnosis, this ought to be examined physically by your family physician/orthopedic surgeon in your area along with some related investigations. Therefore, I would suggest you to take appointment with the concerned doctors in your area for an appropriate management. Till that you could take an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.