i know from my own experience with arthritis that your complaint sounds very much like arthritis. you should however see a dr. for it as there is a difference between osteoarthritis and rhuematoid arthritis. either way a true dx should be made.
right hand index finger proximal phalanges intermediate phalanges joint pain swelling. started a week ago. arthritus? . just looking for some options as to what the cause for the pain and swelling might be.