Pain in the fingers is an unpleasant feeling that develops during various diseases of the joint tissues.It is accompanied by seal formation, skin discoloration, increased body temperature and deterioration of finger motor skills.It requires consultation with a doctor.
Causes of finger pain
Doctors identify several causes of painful sensations in the fingers:
- rheumatoid arthritis, a disease affecting connective tissue and small joints.In addition to pain in the fingers, there is also 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 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.It is 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 that compactions develop over the joint tissue;
- Psoriasis is characterized by inflammation of the joints of the fingers.The skin becomes red.Tissues are asymmetrically affected;
- arthritis of an infectious nature, as it progresses, when the pathogen spreads to the tissue of the finger joints.The purulent form is characterized by fever and elevated temperature;
- restrictive ligamentitis refers to the spread of inflammation to the ring ligaments of the fingers.It is accompanied by a burning sensation and a bluish 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, intense stress and impaired metabolism.In the morning it is accompanied by stiffness of finger movements, at night there are crunchy and dull painful sensations;
- osteomyelitis, a disease characterized by a purulent and necrotic process in bone and joint tissues.It is accompanied by finger pain, 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 tint.Bursitis is accompanied by palpable pain;
- angiospastic crisis characterized by blue discoloration of the skin.As the disease progresses, the fingers acquire a red tint.The disease progresses with severe hypothermia;
- injuries to the joint tissues of the fingers;
- alcohol consumption;
- polycythemia, pain in 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 limbs.The symptoms increase with physical stress on the spine;
- De Quervain's disease refers to the inflammatory process of the thumb ligament, which is accompanied by pain in the wrist joint, which increases with rotation of the hand;
- Tenosynovitis is associated with inflammation of the connective tissues of the tendon sheath.Accompanied by pain when bending, cracking when moving the joints, swelling of the fingers;
- Frequent use of the vibration mechanism:
- tunnel syndrome develops during prolonged use of an electronic gadget.Its explanation is the pinching of the nerve ending due to the static tension of the muscle tissue of the fingers;
- the process of having 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
Painful sensations remain after the treatment and bother the patient for several months.
Diagnostics
Before setting up a treatment regimen, the cause of the symptom must be determined.The patient is prescribed a biochemical blood test, an X-ray of the fingers, a computerized tomography, a urine test, and an 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 see?
If you experience pain in your fingers after an injury, you should consult a traumatologist.If the pain has no external cause, it is recommended to start by visiting a therapist, who will then refer you to a rheumatologist, neurologist, vascular surgeon or endocrinologist.
Treatment of finger pain
Treatment depends on the disease causing the pain.The goal of the therapy is to eliminate the cause of the discomfort.Folk remedies will help you get rid of pain and feel better.The patient is prescribed medication, physiotherapy procedures, massage, and the diet is modified.A series 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 circulation.Ignoring the symptom aggravates the discomfort and causes complications.In severe cases, the patient may lose a limb or the ability to move.
Preventing finger pain
By following the following recommendations, you can avoid complications and prevent the development of finger pain:
- avoid hypothermia;the upper and lower limbs must be kept warm;
- stop drinking alcohol;
- avoid stressful situations;
- daily practice;
- avoid monotonous finger movements for a long time;
- when working with the keyboard, do gymnastics once an hour;
- wear gloves when using the vibrating tool;
- a preventive examination must be carried out once a year;
- If your finger joints hurt, see a doctor;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- to quit smoking;
- give up drugs.
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