question: Periodically (2-3 times per month) over the last few months, I have gotten what appear to be a bruises on the middle joint(s) of my fingers and the remaining portion of my finger gets numb. The area where the bruising appears also gets swollen. I have no recollection of having injured myself and there really isn t any pain, but the swelling and numbness does concern me. Typically, all the symptoms disappear within a day. Thank you.