<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I play softball and I took a ball to the tip of my pinky and middle finger about 2 weeks ago the middle finger seems to be doing better but the pinky now has a lump at the second knuckle on the inside and is still sore when I move it and hurts when I touch the lump.. what could this be  <response>: Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, an inflammatory swelling an abscess or a fracturedislocation would have to be excluded. Each of these condition requires different specialist management, and for the diagnosis, this ought to be examined physically by your family physicianorthopedic surgeon in your area along with some related investigations. Therefore, I would suggest you to take appointment with the concerned doctors in your area for an appropriate management. Till that you could take an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. 