Pain in the fingers is a discomfort that develops in various diseases of the joint tissue.Accompanied by the formation of seals, discolored skin, increased body temperature and deterioration of 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 an accumulation of salts in the joint tissues and an 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.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 with the formation of seals on the joint tissue;
- Psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the finger joints.The skin turns red.Tissues are affected asymmetrically;
- arthritis of an infectious nature, progresses with the spread of the pathogen in the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever, elevated temperature;
- ligamentitis of a stenotic nature, suggests the spread of inflammation to the annular ligaments of the fingers.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 imbalance, severe stress and disturbed metabolism.Accompanied by stiffness in the movements of the fingers in the morning, crunching 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 the joint capsules and the accumulation of fluid in their cavity;affected fingers take on a dark red hue.Bursitis is accompanied by pain on palpation;
- an angiospastic crisis characterized by a blue discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers acquire a red hue.The disease proceeds with severe hypothermia;
- injuries of the joint tissues of the fingers;
- drinking alcohol;
- polycythemia, pain in the joint tissues, a feeling of numbness, itching and migraine attacks accompany this pathology, which suggests 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 limbs.Symptoms increase with physical stress on the spine;
- De Quervain's disease, suggests an inflammatory process of the thumb ligament, accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which increases when the arm is rotated;
- Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the connective tissue lining the tendons.Accompanied by pain when bending them, crunching 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 end 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 removing the cause of the pain.
Chronic finger pain
Painful sensations remain after the course of treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
Diagnosis
Before preparing a course of treatment, it is necessary to establish the cause of the symptom.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood test, X-ray of the fingers, computed tomography, urinalysis, MRI.The doctor checks the blood for the presence of rheumatoid factor.The CMRT network of 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 cause for the pain, it is advisable to start by contacting a therapist who can then refer you for a consultation with a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Treatment of finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.Therapy is aimed at eliminating the cause of the discomfort.Folk remedies help to get rid of pain and feel better.The patient is prescribed a course of drugs, physiotherapy procedures, massage and adjustments are made to the diet.The complex of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following therapeutic methods are used in the network of CMRT clinics:
Consequences
Painful sensations in the fingers are a sign of poor blood 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.
Preventing 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 daily;
- avoid monotonous finger movements for a long period of time;
- when working with the keyboard, do gymnastics once an hour;
- 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;
- give up smoking;
- give up drugs
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