Finger pain is a discomfort that develops with various joint tissue diseases.It is accompanied by the formation of rings, discoloration of the skin, increase in body temperature and deterioration of motor skills of the fingers.A doctor's consultation is required.
Causes of finger pain
Doctors distinguish 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 the tissues of the joints and the increased concentration of uric acid in the circulatory system.More often it is diagnosed in people who eat large amounts of meat.Affects the big toe of the lower extremities.It is accompanied by redness and swelling of the skin and an increase in local temperature.The attack of pain in the toes lasts up to 4 weeks.It differs from other diseases of the joints in the formation of compaction on the joint tissue;
- Psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the finger joints.The skin turns red.tissues are asymmetrically damaged;
- Infectious arthritis progresses when the pathogen spreads to the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever, elevated temperature;
- Ligamentitis of a stenotic nature implies the spread of inflammation on the annular ligaments of the fingers.It is accompanied by a burning sensation and a blue coloration of the skin.The patient cannot straighten the injured finger.characterized by increased pain at night;
- Osteoarthritis, which is characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is more often diagnosed in women at an older age.It develops due to hormonal imbalance, severe stress and metabolic disorders.stiffness of finger movements in the morning, cramping and dull painful sensations appear at night;
- Osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by a purulent and necrotic process in bone and joint tissues.accompanied by pain in the fingers, nausea, increased body temperature and fatigue;
- Bursitis is characterized by the inflammatory process of joint capsules and fluid accumulation in their cavity;Affected fingers acquire a dark red hue.Bursitis is accompanied by pain on palpation;
- Angiospastic crisis, which is characterized by a bluish coloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers acquire a red tint.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia;
- injuries of joint tissues of fingers;
- drinking alcohol;
- Polycythemia, pain in joint tissues, numbness, itching and migraine attacks accompany this pathology, which implies an increase in the concentration of red blood cells;
- Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, pain develops in the area of the shoulder joint and radiates to the fingertips of the upper limbs.Symptoms are aggravated by physical stress on the spine;
- De Quervain's disease refers to the inflammatory process of the thumb ligament, which is accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which is aggravated by hand rotation;
- Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the connective tissues of the tendon sheath.accompanied by pain when bending them, cramping when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers;
- Frequent use of the vibration mechanism:
- Tunnel syndrome develops during long-term use of an electronic gadget.It is explained by the stretching of the nerve endings due to the static tension of 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 like playing the guitar.
Types of finger pain
There are two types of painful sensations:
Acute pain in the fingers
After eliminating the cause of the pain, the symptom disappears.
Chronic pain in fingers
Painful sensations remain after the course of treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
diagnosis
Before drawing up a course of treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the symptom.The patient is prescribed biochemical blood analysis, X-ray of fingers, computer tomography, urine analysis, MRI.The doctor tests the blood for the presence of rheumatoid factor.The network of CMRT clinics uses the following diagnostic methods:
Which doctor should I contact?
If pain appears in the fingers after an injury, you should consult a traumatologist.If there is no external cause of pain, it is recommended to contact a therapist, who will then refer you to a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Treatment of finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.Therapy aims to eliminate the cause of discomfort.Folk remedies help you get rid of pain and get better.The patient is prescribed a course of medications, physiotherapeutic procedures, massage, and the diet is adjusted.A set of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following therapy methods are used in the network of CMRT clinics:
results
Painful sensations in the fingers are a sign of poor circulation.Ignoring the symptom will aggravate the discomfort and lead to complications.In severe cases, the patient may lose a limb or the ability to move.
Prevention of finger pain
You can avoid complications and avoid pain in your fingers by following the following recommendations:
- prevent hypothermia;Upper and lower limbs should be warm;
- stop drinking alcohol;
- Avoid stressful situations;
- exercise daily;
- Avoid monotonous finger movement for a long time;
- do gymnastics once an hour while working on the keyboard;
- Use gloves when working with a vibrating tool;
- undergo a preventive examination once a year;
- If your finger joints hurt, consult a doctor;
- walk in the fresh air more often;
- stop smoking;
- Give up drugs.
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