Pain in the fingers is a discomfort that develops with various diseases of the joint tissue.It is accompanied by the formation of a seal, discolored skin, increased body temperature and deterioration of the motor skills of the fingers.A doctor's consultation is required.
Causes of finger pain
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 the joint tissues and the increased concentration of uric acid in the circulatory system.It is more often diagnosed in people who eat large amounts of meat.It affects the big toe of the lower limbs.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 compression over the synovial tissue.
- Psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the finger joints.The skin becomes red.Tissues are affected asymmetrically.
- arthritis of an infectious nature, develops as the pathogen spreads to the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever, increased temperature.
- conjunctivitis of a stenotic nature, involves the spread of inflammation in the annular ligaments of the fingers.It is accompanied by a burning sensation and blue discoloration of the skin.The patient cannot straighten the affected finger.It is characterized by increased pain at night.
- Osteoarthritis, characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is more often diagnosed in older women.It develops due to hormonal imbalances, intense stress and reduced metabolism.It is accompanied by stiffness in the movements of the fingers in the morning, tingling and dull painful sensations appear 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, increased body temperature and fatigue.
- Bursitis is characterized by the inflammatory process of the joint capsules and the accumulation of fluid in their cavity.affected fingers take on a dark red hue.Folliculitis is accompanied by pain on palpation.
- vasospastic crisis, characterized by blue discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers take on a red hue.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia.
- injuries to the tissues of the finger joints.
- alcohol consumption;
- polycythemia, pain in joint tissues, numbness, itching and migraine attacks accompany this pathology, indicating 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 tips of the fingers of the upper extremities.Symptoms increase with physical pressure on the spine.
- De Quervain's disease involves an inflammatory process of the thumb ligament, accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which intensifies with rotation of the hand.
- Tendonitis involves inflammation of the connective tissues of the tendon sheath.It is accompanied by pain when bending them, tingling when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers.
- Frequent use of the vibration mechanism:
- Tunnel syndrome develops with prolonged use of an electronic gadget.It is explained by pinching 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:
Sharp pain in fingers
The symptom disappears after the cause of the pain is eliminated.
Chronic finger pain
Painful sensations remain after the course of treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
Diagnostics
Before drawing up a course of treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the symptom.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood test, x-ray of the fingers, computed tomography, urinalysis, magnetic resonance imaging.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 your finger pain occurs 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 may then refer you for a consultation with a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Cure for finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.Treatment aims to eliminate the cause of the discomfort.Folk remedies help get rid of pain and make you feel better.The patient is prescribed a series of medicines, physiotherapy procedures, massages and adjustments are made to the diet.A set of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following treatment methods are used in the network of CMRT clinics:
Consequences
Painful sensations in the fingers are a sign of poor circulation.Ignoring the symptom will worsen the discomfort and cause 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.the upper and lower extremities must be kept warm.
- stop drinking alcohol.
- avoid stressful situations.
- exercise daily;
- avoid monotonous finger movements for a long time.
- when working with the keyboard, exercise once an hour.
- use gloves when handling 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.
- quit smoking;
- give up drugs
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