Lump On Finger

[Barmaid]

For about the last six weeks, I have noticed a lump on my finger. It is on my forefinger on the first joint (ie the first joint above the finger nail). The lump is on the middle finger side (if this makes sense). It is a hard lump and not moveable. It is red. You can clearly see it but it doesn't hurt. Feels a lot bigger than it looks.

I've suffered with various aches and pain in this hand for years (mostly WRULD type things, but nothing in the fingers).

Any ideas what it is? because it doesn't hurt I wasn't inclined to do much about it.

[Barmaid]

I'd feel a bit of a fraud seeing the doctor Mazie seeing as it doesn't hurt. I was just being curious. Tis quite odd though.

[Barmaid]

Alba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Barmaid]

Sorry, I'm a few posts behind everyone it seems!!!!

[Eve]

I was thinking more of the tophi part of gout where there is a build up on stuff in a lump. Sounds like you have never had a gout attack before though so less likely.

[shaneystar2]

Well..I've got them in several finger joints .But I have severe OA.
Mine started in one joint and over the years I now have knobbly fingers:)
It may not be that though .Mention it to the doctor if you have cause to visit sometime .

[albaqwerty]

If you're worried about it at all, even the slightest, go to your GP. Let them put your mind at ease.

(Says she who has joint problems and avoids the doctor)

[mazie]

LOL..(alba)

I'm the same BM. I've not been with my hands. If they work and don't give me pain, I can put up with it.. Just don't worry about it,until and,IF it starts to pain you.

[Sqad]

No big deal.

I agree with shaney.......it is a Heberden,s node.

Nothing can be done...it won't affect other joints and is benign.

[Sqad]

trigger...all my posts are "made up".............

Heberden........isn,t there a bridge in Yorkshire called that?..........;-)

[Sqad]

Hebden Bridge?