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Peter Hibberd, M.D., is a doctor whose advice is based on more than 28 years of hospital outpatient and inpatient experience. He is an experienced emergency medicine physician, surgeon, and consultant. Dr. Hibberd is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is also a fellow and active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and a member and fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Hibberd has earned numerous national and international professional certifications, memberships, and awards.
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Why Do I Have Knuckle Pain?

By    |   Monday, 20 April 2015 10:52 AM EDT

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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A bump on your joint that is painful should be evaluated further.
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