 [ Symptoms ] 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 [ Disease ] 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