Question: In the past several months, a strange bump has appeared on just one knuckle in my right hand. It’s not from an injury, but it hurts. What could be causing this?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
A bump on your joint that is painful should be evaluated further. You may have injured the joint and have a small fracture, a tendon or ligament injury, or crystalline deposits from gout or another arthritic disorder.
Remember that single joint involvement may reflect an inflammatory problem or an infection, and especially in a young person who is sexually active.
Time to see your doctor.
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