Little Finger

[Islantilla]

Had sudden intense pain in little finger..then it swelled up and the pain continued.
Have had it over a week. Can't bend finger
Was sitting at the time. Not a bite
What could it be?

[Sqad]

Not enough information.
How old are you?
Are you suffering from any ongoing medical conditions e.g Diabetes.?
Are you overweight?
Are you male or female?
Any other joints invloved?

[Islantilla]

I am 70
No ongoing medical condition
Female
Underweight
No other joints...just left little finger

[Sqad]

OK,,,that was well replied........;-)
This is clearly an arthritic problem and 3 conditions come to mind.
1) Rheumatoid arthritis
2) Osteo arthritis
3) Gout.
In fact they are in order of my diagnostic talent.

Only blood tests and X-Rays will confirm the diagnosis but in the meantime and for the next 3-4 days I would take Ibuprofen 400mgms before food. If after that there is no improvement, then see your GP.

[Islantilla]

Thank you
I thought I had maybe sprained it so put it in ice and rubbed
Ibuprofen gel on it...it's the lower part of the finger where the swelling is and the back hurts to touch...I dismissed the bite idea after putting bite cream on. I have some arthritis in my thumb joints which I've had for years. Not that bad. Not sure GP could help...or if I can get an appointment. They only do same day appointments and I'm not a serious case! I had looked up gout but no other symptoms.

[Sqad]

OK Islan....keep us informed.

You are new here....haven't seen you before.....welcome.

[Prudie]

May I mention that just because bite cream didn't work doesn't mean it's not a bite or sting. You may have had an allergic reaction - accepting sqad's suggestions are the more informed and likely. if you haven't been able to bend your finger for a week I'd at least ask a chemist.

[Islantilla]

Gosh...this is a good site...no not been on it before.
I use the crossword section.
Thank you all.

[Islantilla]

Update
Swelling reduced
Can't bend it very far but a wee bit better..still hurts.
Wondering about gout....cause wine?