Swelling of the finger
Hands | General Practice | Swelling of the finger (Disease)
Description
Finger swelling has many potential causes, including inflammation, infection, allergic reaction, or cancer.
Possible symptoms can include: pain, redness, red streaks up arm, swelling, pus.
Causes and Risk factors
Inflammation can be caused by trauma, arthritis, or an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause of the swelling but may include: immobilization, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications such as acetaminophen and/or antibiotics. ...