Pain in the fingers is a discomfort that occurs with various diseases of the joint tissue.Accompanied by the formation of seals, discolored skin, increased body temperature and deterioration of finger motor skills.Requires consultation with a doctor.
Causes of pain in the fingers
Doctors identify several causes of painful sensations in the fingers:
- rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects connective tissue and small joints.In addition to the pain in the fingers, there is also swelling.The 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 the joint tissue and an increased 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.An attack of pain in the toes lasts up to 4 weeks.It differs from other joint diseases in the formation of densities over 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 when the pathogen spreads into the tissues of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever and increased temperature;
- Ligamentitis of a stenotic nature implies the spread of inflammation to the annular ligaments of the fingers.Accompanied by a burning sensation and a blue discoloration of the skin.The patient cannot straighten the affected finger.Characterized by increased pain at night;
- Osteoarthritis, which is characterized by the destruction of cartilage, is diagnosed more frequently in women as they age.Occurs due to hormonal imbalances, severe stress and impaired metabolism.Accompanied by stiffness of finger movements in the morning, grinding and dull pain at night;
- Osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by a purulent and necrotic process in bone and joint tissue.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;The affected fingers take on a dark red hue.Bursitis is accompanied by pain on palpation;
- angiospastic crisis, characterized by a blue discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers turn red.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia;
- Injuries to the joint tissues of the fingers;
- drink alcohol;
- Polycythemia, pain in joint tissue, numbness, itching and migraine attacks accompany this pathology, which indicates an increase in the concentration of red blood cells;
- Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, pain arises in the area of the shoulder joint and radiates to the fingertips of the upper extremities.When the spine is subjected to physical stress, the symptoms increase;
- De Quervain's disease is an inflammatory process of the thumb ligament associated with pain in the wrist that increases with rotation of the hand;
- Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue of the tendon sheath.Accompanied by pain when bending, crunching when moving 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 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:
Acute pain in the fingers
The symptom disappears after the cause of the pain is eliminated.
Chronic pain in the fingers
The painful sensations persist after treatment and continue to bother the patient for several months.
diagnosis
Before developing treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the symptom.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood test, an X-ray of the fingers, computed tomography, urinalysis and 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 in the fingers occurs after an injury, you should consult a traumatologist.If there is no external reason for the pain, it is advisable to first contact 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.The aim of therapy is to eliminate the cause of the symptoms.Folk remedies help relieve pain and feel better.The patient is prescribed medications, physiotherapeutic procedures, massages, and the diet is adjusted.A series of physical exercises helps to cure the disease.The following therapy 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 worsens the symptoms and leads to complications.In severe cases, loss of a limb or the ability to move it may occur.
Prevent finger pain
You can avoid complications and prevent the development of pain in the fingers by following the following recommendations:
- avoid hypothermia;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.
- undergo a preventive examination once a year;
- If your finger joints hurt, consult a doctor;
- Get some fresh air more often.
- stop smoking;
- abstain from drugs.
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