Pain in the fingers is discomfort that develops with various diseases of the joint tissue.Accompanied by the formation of seals, changes in skin color, increased body temperature, and decreased motor skills of the fingers.Requires consultation with a doctor.
Causes of pain in fingers
Doctors identify several causes of painful sensations in the fingers:
- rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects connective tissue and small joints.Apart from pain in the fingers, it is also accompanied by swelling.painful sensations are more intense in the morning.Characterized by symmetrical inflammation of the finger joints;
- Gout is characterized by a buildup of salts in the joint tissue and an increase in the concentration of uric acid in the circulatory system.It is more commonly diagnosed in people who eat large amounts of meat.Affects the big toe of the lower extremities.Accompanied by redness and swelling of the skin, as well as an increase in local temperature.Attacks of pain in the toes last up to 4 weeks.This disease differs from other joint diseases by the formation of seals over the articular tissues;
- psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the finger joints.The skin becomes red.Tissues are affected asymmetrically;
- arthritis of an infectious nature, develops when pathogens spread to the joint tissue of the fingers.The purulent form is characterized by fever, high temperature;
- stenotic ligaments, implying spread of inflammation to the annular ligament of the finger.Accompanied by a burning sensation and changes in skin color to blue.The patient is unable to straighten the affected finger.Characterized by increased pain at night;
- Osteoarthritis, characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is more often diagnosed in women in old age.Develops due to hormonal imbalance, severe stress and metabolic disorders.Accompanied by stiffness in finger movements in the morning, a crunching sensation, and dull pain occurring in the evening;
- osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by purulent and necrotic processes in bone and joint tissue.Accompanied by pain in the fingers, nausea, increased body temperature, and fatigue;
- bursitis is characterized by an inflammatory process in the joint capsule and accumulation of fluid in its cavity;the affected fingers turn dark red.Bursitis accompanied by pain on palpation;
- angiospastic crisis, characterized by blue discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers become red.The disease develops with severe hypothermia;
- injury to 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 means 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 extremities.Symptoms are worsened by physical pressure on the spine;
- De Quervain's disease, implying an inflammatory process in the ligaments of the thumb, accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which increases with rotation of the hand;
- Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the connective tissue of the tendon sheath.Accompanied by pain when bending them, crushing when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers;
- Frequent use of vibration mechanisms:
- tunnel syndrome develops with prolonged use of electronic gadgets.Explained by pinching of nerve endings 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 pain sensation:
Acute pain in the finger
The symptoms disappear once the cause of the pain is removed.
Chronic pain in the fingers
Painful sensations persist after treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
Diagnostic
Before determining treatment, it is necessary to know the cause of the symptoms.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood test, finger x-ray, computed tomography, urinalysis, MRI.The doctor checks the blood for the presence of rheumatoid factor.The CMRT clinic network uses the following diagnostic methods:
Which doctor should I contact?
If pain in the finger appears after injury, it is best to consult a trauma specialist.If there is no external cause of the pain, it is advisable to start by contacting a therapist, who can then refer you for a consultation to 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 discomfort.Traditional medicine helps relieve pain and makes you feel better.The patient is prescribed medication, physiotherapy procedures, massage, and diet adjustments are carried out.A series of physical exercises helps cure this disease.The following therapeutic methods are used in the CMRT clinic network:
Consequence
Painful sensations in the fingers are a sign of poor circulation.Ignoring the symptoms will worsen the discomfort and lead to complications.In severe cases, patients may lose limbs or the ability to move them.
Prevents finger pain
You can avoid complications and prevent the development of pain in your fingers by following these 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 long periods of time;
- when working with the keyboard, do gymnastics once an hour;
- use gloves when operating vibrating tools;
- undergo a preventive examination once a year;
- If your finger joints hurt, consult a doctor;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- quit smoking;
- stop using drugs.
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