Since a couple days ago, my left index finger has been hurting....not like a constant pain....just when i use the finger.

If i try to make a fist, the finger hurts, if i hold on to my base knuckle joint hard enough it hurts, and to use it generally hurts...lifting things, anything at all.

The finger is not swollen, i dont think the joint is swollen, at least not that i can see....but the pain is definately there.

The last time i had pain like this, was when i tore a tendon in my right little finger....but that pain was worse....although my range of motion is limited now, in terms of motion without pain.

Can anyone advise me on this? I know i probably need to see a doc....but i just wanted to see what it could be.