Pain in the fingers is a discomfort that develops with various diseases of the joint tissue.Accompanied by the formation of seals, skin discoloration, increased body temperature and deterioration of finger motor skills.Requires consultation with a doctor.
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.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.Affects the big toe of the lower extremities.Accompanied by redness and swelling of the skin and an increase in local temperature.An attack of toe pain lasts up to 4 weeks.It differs from other joint diseases due to the formation of compactions 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 as the pathogen spreads into the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever, high temperature;
- ligamentitis of a stenotic nature, involves the spread of inflammation to the annular ligaments of the fingers.Accompanied by a burning sensation and bluish discoloration of the skin.The patient is unable to straighten the affected finger.Characterized by increased pain at night;
- Osteoarthritis, characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is most often diagnosed in elderly women.It develops due to hormonal imbalances, intense stress and impaired metabolism.Accompanied by stiffness in finger movements in the morning, clicking and dull painful sensations occur at night;
- osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by a purulent and necrotic process in bone and joint tissues.Accompanied by pain in the fingers, nausea, high body temperature and fatigue;
- bursitis is characterized by the inflammatory process of the joint capsules and accumulation of fluid in their cavity;the affected fingers turn a dark red hue.Bursitis is accompanied by pain on palpation;
- angiospastic crisis, characterized by bluish discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers acquire a red hue.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia;
- injuries to the joint tissues of the fingers;
- drink alcohol;
- polycythemia, pain in joint tissues, sensation 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 region of the shoulder joint and radiates to the fingertips of the upper extremities.Symptoms increase with physical stress 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;
- Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the connective tissues of the tendon sheath.Accompanied by pain when bending them, clicking when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers;
- Frequent use of the vibration mechanism:
- tunnel syndrome develops with prolonged use of an electronic device.Explained by pinching of the nerve ending due to static tension in the muscle tissue of the fingers;
- the process of generating 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 eliminating the cause of the pain.
Chronic finger pain
Painful sensations remain after treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
Diagnosis
Before designing a 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, magnetic resonance imaging.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 appears in the fingers 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 refer you to a consultation with a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Treatment for finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.Therapy aims to eliminate the cause of discomfort.Folk remedies help eliminate pain and make you feel better.The patient is prescribed medication, physiotherapeutic procedures, massages and dietary adjustments.A set of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following therapy methods are used in the CMRT clinic network:
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.
Preventing finger pain
You can avoid complications and prevent the development of finger pain 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 period of time;
- when working with the keyboard, do gymnastics once an hour;
- wear gloves when operating a vibrating tool;
- take a preventive exam once a year;
- If your finger joints hurt, see a doctor;
- walk outdoors more often;
- stop smoking;
- give up drugs.
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