{"id":42552,"date":"2026-09-01T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=42552"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:49:08","slug":"those-hard-knots-near-your-fingernails-may-not-be-just-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=42552","title":{"rendered":"Those Hard Knots Near Your Fingernails May Not Be \u201cJust Aging\u201d\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"338\">Small, hard bumps near the joints closest to the fingernails can develop gradually and sometimes appear on several fingers. One common cause is hand osteoarthritis, which can create firm bony growths called Heberden\u2019s nod&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"637\">These bumps may initially cause tenderness, stiffness, or discomfort. Once fully developed, however, some people experience little or no pain. They may seem to \u201cspread,\u201d but this happens because similar changes develop independently in multiple finger joints.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"877\">Other symptoms can include swelling, reduced movement, difficulty gripping objects, and changes in finger shape. Not every lump is arthritis\u2014some may be digital mucous cysts or other types of growths.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1145\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Rapid growth, severe pain, redness, warmth, or difficulty moving a finger should be medically evaluated. While many of these bumps are harmless, an examination can determine their actual cause and whether treatment is necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small, hard bumps near the joints closest to the fingernails can develop gradually and sometimes appear on several fingers. 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