A Medical Question

[Sark79]

Hi folks,  as Blonde are collectively one of the most intelligent communities, I hoped someone may be able to answer my question.   

I was wondering if anyone has ever had a painful lump in the joint between your finger and hand.  I am not sure what metacarpal or phalanges number it is,  I slept through biology at School  .  It is the middle finger anyway and is about the size of a small pea.

I have had it checked, but didn't really get much joy or answers, just fobbed off as usual when it isn't an obvious thing such as a broken leg or gunshot wound.

Any ideas?   it appeared on my finger joint a few days ago and is becoming increasing painful.  I was out a walk a few weeks  ago with my dog, he pulled to get at another dog while on the leash,  I pulled my hand then, but this was ages ago. This is the only finger trauma I have suffered in recent times that I can think of.  It is not visible , but under the skin. It feels like it is dislocated, but my medical exam ruled this out.

thanks

[Claw75]

sorry Sark, don't know, but just wanted to say hello.  you nearly won an award at the blonde bash

If it keeps growing/getting more painful go back to the docs.

[AdamM]

doc said nothing wrong?

lost count of the times I've traumatised my hands over the years training. sometimes a hand injury will take months and months to heal itself.

welcome back

[Sark79]

sorry Sark, don't know, but just wanted to say hello.  you nearly won an award at the blonde bash

If it keeps growing/getting more painful go back to the docs.

thanks Claire.   Award?      .   was it for the biggest idiot on Blonde?   

[RED-DOG]

It sounds like a ganglion sark. google it.

[Sark79]

doc said nothing wrong?

lost count of the times I've traumatised my hands over the years training. sometimes a hand injury will take months and months to heal itself.

welcome back

thanks.   Can you get a sudden dislocation of a finger joint?    I woke up with the lump on my finger joint, I really can't think of anything I have done to cause it and it is far worse now than a few days ago

[KingPoker]

Arthritis, ganglion cysts, infected hair follicle, tick or spider bite...etc.

Could be the bold one, google it and see if symptoms are similar.

go here if they are

http://www.baltimoremd.com/content/ganglion.html

[Sark79]

Arthritis, ganglion cysts, infected hair follicle, tick or spider bite...etc.

Could be the bold one, google it and see if symptoms are similar.

go here if they are

http://www.baltimoremd.com/content/ganglion.html

Yep thanks mate and Red.  This sounds like it.  I have a Family history of arthritis , but didn't think signs of this started at 27.

[KingPoker]

This is why im trying to get into medical school.

Maybe Red should become Dr Red aswell!

[Sark79]

This is why im trying to get into medical school.

Maybe Red should become Dr Red aswell!

£100,000 a year job would be nice,  but I often think Vets are more skilled as they deal with so many different types of patients and cases each day

[KingPoker]

This is why im trying to get into medical school.

Maybe Red should become Dr Red aswell!

£100,000 a year job would be nice,  but I often think Vets are more skilled as they deal with so many different types of patients and cases each day

Here comes the backlash again BUT

i couldnt be a vet coz i would find it easier to deal with a human dying than an animal!!!!

Im not going to say the other line thats in my head because that will open me up for a world of hurt!

[RED-DOG]

This is why im trying to get into medical school.

Maybe Red should become Dr Red aswell!

£100,000 a year job would be nice,  but I often think Vets are more skilled as they deal with so many different types of patients and cases each day

Also, vets can't ask their patients where it hurts.

[Sark79]

True,  they are very skilled.    My local Vet gets a bit of bad press, but in my experience he is a good guy.  I think a good vet has to be able to put themselves in the animals position and calm them by chatting to the pet before seeing what is wrong. My Vet always has a quick talk with my dog before looking at him,  one time a stand in vet examined my dogs foot and it was as if he was looking at a car wheel,  he showed no warmth or kindness for my dog.

[KingPoker]

True,  they are very skilled.    My local Vet gets a bit of bad press, but in my experience he is a good guy.  I think a good vet has to be able to put themselves in the animals position and calm them by chatting to the pet before seeing what is wrong. My Vet always has a quick talk with my dog before looking at him,  one time a stand in vet examined my dogs foot and it was as if he was looking at a car wheel,  he showed no warmth or kindness for my dog.

lol i know doctors like that. I want them to chat to me for a bit before they grab onto my boys and ask me to cough!

[Sark79]

lol