La Toya Jackson sought medical attention on Wednesday (31Aug11) after waking up with an "unbearable pain" in her hand.
The former pop star visited Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after the index finger on her right hand began swelling up.
In posts on her Twitter.com page, she told fans, "At Cedars-Sinai Hospital... Woke up in unbearable pain! Index finger... is completely swollen & on fire! I'm not one to go to the hospital for anything but this pain is so excruciating!"
Jackson later revealed she has been referred to a specialist who she hopes will be able to treat her mystery ailment.
She 'tweeted', "Ok I left the hospital! My finger is still hurting, the doctor is sending me to a hand specialist (in) the morning & he gave (me) some medicine."
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