Helllo again.
the problem I had with hand has cleared up as mysteriously as it appeared. I did not go to my doctor but I am grateful for your advice on the matter and will bear it in mind should it re-appear.
thanks again
Thank you for your response.
I have decided to take this to the Doctor over the next couple of days or so after reading what you had to say on the matter. I don't have an affect elsewhere on my body but The finger muscles are inflamed. I think my creatine levels must be low due to an erratic diet lately, which is likely to be a contributor. I appreciate the difficulty of diagnosis over the web on this and I will certainly report back. As for a biopsy, well that is not my cup of tea so I am likely to live with it if it requires anything invasive, I guess it must be a male thing.
Thanks again.
Hello,
From the symptoms one of the possibilities that is coming to my mind is of dermatomyositis. It is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It presents with typical rash on the knuckles and other body parts like neck, shoulders, upper chest, and back. Investigations like Bloods test to check levels of creatine phosphokinase and aldolase, electromyography and muscle biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis. I would suggest a dermatologist’s evaluation.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.