My middle finger is red,swollen and painful. Could this be something other than gout? I had a similar problem with the middle finger on my left hand twice. I took meds, but only got relief after my internist lanced the finger and relieved the pressure. This hurts so much and I really want to know if there is another option for me. Thank you.
Hello, Possible causes like paronychia or other infective causes must be ruled out. Can you attach a picture in the follow up query to make a diagnosis. If there is pus, it must be drained. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician