Finger pain is a discomfort that develops with various joint tissue diseases.It is accompanied by the formation of seals, discolored skin, increased body temperature and deterioration of the motor skills of the fingers.Requires consultation with a physician.
Causes of pain in the fingers
Doctors identify several causes of painful sensations in the fingers:
- rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects connective tissue and small joints.In addition to pain in the fingers, it is accompanied by swelling.painful sensations are more intense in the morning.It is characterized by symmetrical inflammation of the finger joints;
- gout is characterized by the accumulation of salts in joint tissues and an increased concentration of uric acid in the circulatory system.It is most often diagnosed in people who eat large amounts of meat.It touches the thumb of the lower extremities.It is accompanied by redness and swelling of the skin and an increase in local temperature.An attack of pain in the toes lasts up to 4 weeks.It differs from other joint diseases by the formation of compressions on the articular tissue;
- psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the finger joints.The skin becomes red.Tissues are affected asymmetrically;
- arthritis of an infectious nature progresses as the pathogen spreads to the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever, elevated temperature;
- ligamentitis of a stenotic nature, means the spread of inflammation in the ring ligaments of the fingers.It is accompanied by a burning sensation and blue staining of the skin.The patient cannot point the affected finger.It is characterized by increased pain at night;
- Osteoarthritis, characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is diagnosed more often in women in old age.It develops due to hormonal imbalance, intense stress and impaired metabolism.Accompanied by stiffness in the movements of the fingers in the morning, creaking and dull painful sensations occur at night;
- osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by a purulent and necrotic process in bone and joint tissues.It is accompanied by pain in the fingers, nausea, elevated body temperature and fatigue;
- bursitis is characterized by the inflammatory process of joint capsules and fluid accumulation in their cavity;affected fingers take on a dark red hue.Bursitis is accompanied by pain on palpation;
- angiospastic crisis, characterized by blue spots on the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers take on a red hue.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia;
- injuries to the joint tissues of the fingers;
- drinking alcohol;
- polycythemia, pain in joint tissues, a feeling of numbness, itching and migraine attacks accompany this pathology, implying an increase in the concentration of red blood cells;
- Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, pain develops in the shoulder joint area and radiates to the fingertips of the upper extremities.Symptoms increase with physical stress on the spine;
- De Quervain's disease means an inflammatory process of the thumb ligament, accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which intensifies with the rotation of the hand;
- Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the connective tissues of the tendon sheath.Accompanied by pain during their bending, cracking when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers;
- Frequent use of the vibration mechanism:
- Tunnel syndrome develops with prolonged use of an electronic device.It is explained by the tightening of the nerve ending due to static tension in the muscle tissue of the fingers;
- the process of giving birth to a child;
- insufficient concentration of vitamins in the body;
- genetic predisposition;
- monotonous finger activities, such as playing the guitar.
Types of finger pain
There are two types of painful sensations:
Acute pain in fingers
The symptom disappears after eliminating the cause of the pain.
Chronic pain in fingers
Painful sensations remain after the course of treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
Diagnosing
Before designing a course of treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the symptoms.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood analysis, x-ray of fingers, computed tomography, urine analysis, MRI.The doctor checks the blood for the presence of rheumatoid factor.The network of CMRT clinics uses the following diagnostic methods:
Which doctor should I contact?
If the pain in the fingers appears after an injury, you should consult a traumatologist.If there is no external reason for the pain, it is recommended to start by contacting a therapist, who can then refer you for a consultation with a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Treatment for finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.Therapy is aimed at eliminating the cause of anxiety.Folk remedies help to get rid of pain and make you feel better.The patient is prescribed a course of medications, physiotherapeutic procedures, massage and dietary adjustments.A group of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following therapy methods are used in the network of CMRT clinics:
The consequences
Painful sensations in the fingers are a sign of poor circulation.Ignoring the symptom will worsen the discomfort and provoke complications.In severe cases, the patient may lose a limb or the ability to move it.
Prevention of finger pain
You can avoid complications and prevent the development of pain in your fingers by following the following recommendations:
- avoid hypothermia;upper and lower extremities should be kept warm;
- stop drinking alcohol;
- avoid stressful situations;
- exercise every day;
- avoid monotonous finger movements for a long period of time;
- when working with the keyboard, do gymnastics once an hour;
- use gloves when using a vibrating tool;
- undergo a preventive examination once a year;
- If your knuckles hurt, consult a doctor;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- quit smoking;
- give up drugs
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