What`s happened to my knuckle

[emmaaaar18]

Hi all, Just wanted some second opinions on this. On Sunday I woke up with pain in my knuckle, Looked at it and saw the bruising you see in the photos. The bruising is more visible under certain light. This happened whilst I was asleep so can`t pin point how it actually happened.

Anyway since Monday i`ve had pain, even when moving and it`s getting to the point where i`ve had enough. Only reason why it`s not been medically examined yet is because I`m worried it`s nothing. I cannot rest it because i`m at work in a physical job.

[Madmusiclover]

we can’t diagnose! You need to see a GP.

[wilbertjellyfish]

I'm assuming you're taking some anti inflammatories and or paracetamol?Do you have a minor ailments part in your hospital you could pop into? You'll need to get it looked at if it's continued to bother you

[bpeal1]

What’s the worst that can happen if you get it checked out and it turns out to be nothing? If it’s bruised and painful medical professionals will understand why you want to get it checked, so the worse thing that will happen is that they tell you there’s nothing to worry about.

[Deeb1764]

my knuckles with RA get very bruised swollen and nodules so if similar could be this if not had before. Call your Ra team see if they can advise

[RAGuy]

If it is painful, affects your work and is a worry, you do not have "nothing". See a medic, even if that is only for reassurance. Unexplained is always worth checking out.

[Jacojudy303]

"When in doubt, check it out!"

[Green230461]

my doc tells me off for NOT going sooner so get it checked out 🙄