Ból palców
Etiologia i przyczyny

Ból palców jest objawem o wieloczynnikowej etiologii, obejmującej urazy mechaniczne (skręcenia, zwichnięcia, złamania, stłuczenia, urazy ścięgien i ran), choroby zapalne i zwyrodnieniowe stawów (osteoartroza, RZS, łuszczycowe zapalenie stawów, dna moczanowa), a także schorzenia ścięgien (tendinitis, tenosynovitis, palec spustowy, choroba de Quervaina) oraz neuropatie obwodowe i zespoły uciskowe (np. zespół cieśni nadgarstka). Charakterystyczne objawy i lokalizacje zmian, takie jak guzy Heberdena i Boucharda w osteoartrozie, symetryczne zapalenie stawów w RZS, czy daktylitis w łuszczycowym zapaleniu stawów, pomagają w różnicowaniu przyczyn. Warto zwrócić uwagę na czynniki ryzyka, takie jak wiek, płeć żeńska, choroby współistniejące (cukrzyca, niedoczynność tarczycy), powtarzalne ruchy oraz urazy.

Ból palców – Etiologia, przyczyny, czynniki wywołujące

Ból palców jest częstym problemem klinicznym, który może znacząco wpływać na codzienne funkcjonowanie pacjenta i upośledzać zdolność do wykonywania precyzyjnych czynności manualnych. Etiologia bólu palców jest wieloczynnikowa i może wynikać zarówno z urazów, jak i różnorodnych chorób podstawowych12. Zrozumienie przyczyn leżących u podstaw dolegliwości bólowych palców jest kluczowe dla wdrożenia właściwego postępowania diagnostycznego i terapeutycznego.

Urazy jako przyczyna bólu palców

Urazy stanowią najczęstszą przyczynę bólu palców, szczególnie u młodszych pacjentów34. Do typowych urazów wywołujących ból palców należą:

  • Skręcenia – rozciągnięcie lub naderwanie więzadeł, które stabilizują stawy palców56
  • Zwichnięcia – przemieszczenie kości poza staw7
  • Złamania – pęknięcia lub złamania kości palców8
  • Stłuczenia i otarcia – uszkodzenia tkanek miękkich9
  • Urazy zmiażdżeniowe – prowadzące do uszkodzenia wielu struktur anatomicznych10
  • Urazy ścięgien – naderwania lub całkowite zerwania11
  • Skaleczenia i rany – mogące prowadzić do infekcji1213

Urazy palców mogą wystąpić w różnych okolicznościach, takich jak14:

  • Uprawianie sportów kontaktowych (piłka nożna, baseball, koszykówka)
  • Aktywności rekreacyjne (narciarstwo, tenis)
  • Obsługa maszyn w domu lub pracy
  • Wykonywanie czynności domowych (gotowanie, ogrodnictwo, sprzątanie, naprawy)
  • Upadki
  • Uderzenia pięścią
  • Powtarzalne ruchy, np. pisanie na klawiaturze

Choroby stawów jako przyczyna bólu palców

Artropatie zapalne i niezapalne stanowią bardzo istotną grupę przyczyn bólu palców, szczególnie u pacjentów w starszym wieku1516:

Choroby degeneracyjne stawów

Choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów (osteoartroza) jest najczęstszą przyczyną bólu stawów palców u osób starszych1718. Charakteryzuje się stopniowym niszczeniem chrząstki stawowej, co prowadzi do tarcia kości o siebie i wywołuje ból, sztywność oraz ograniczenie ruchomości19. Zmiany najczęściej dotyczą:

  • Stawów międzypaliczkowych dalszych (DIP)
  • Stawów międzypaliczkowych bliższych (PIP)
  • Stawu nadgarstkowo-śródręcznego kciuka (CMC)

Choroba zwyrodnieniowa może manifestować się występowaniem guzków kostnych (guzki Heberdena i Boucharda) oraz deformacjami stawów20.

Zapalne choroby stawów

Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów (RZS) jest przewlekłą chorobą autoimmunologiczną, w której układ odpornościowy atakuje błonę maziową stawów, powodując stan zapalny2122. RZS często rozpoczyna się od drobnych stawów palców rąk i stóp, powodując symetryczne zapalenie stawów po obu stronach ciała23. Charakterystyczne cechy to:

  • Ból i sztywność poranna trwająca ponad 30 minut
  • Symetryczne zajęcie stawów
  • Obrzęk i zaczerwienienie zajętych stawów
  • Z czasem deformacje stawów (odchylenie łokciowe)

Łuszczycowe zapalenie stawów może wystąpić u osób z łuszczycą i często dotyka stawów palców2425. Charakterystyczne cechy to:

  • Zapalenie całego palca (daktylitis – „palec kiełbaskowaty”)
  • Zmiany w obrębie paznokci (naparstkowanie, oddzielanie płytki)
  • Asymetryczne zajęcie stawów

Dna moczanowa jest formą zapalenia stawów spowodowaną odkładaniem się kryształów kwasu moczowego w stawach2627. Chociaż najczęściej dotyka palucha, może także powodować ból palców dłoni. Charakteryzuje się:

  • Nagłym, intensywnym bólem
  • Obrzękiem i zaczerwienieniem
  • Ograniczoną ruchomością zajętego stawu
  • Występowaniem guzków dnawy

Problemy ścięgien jako przyczyna bólu palców

Schorzenia dotyczące ścięgien często prowadzą do bólu palców28:

Zapalenie ścięgien (tendinitis) jest stanem zapalnym ścięgna wywołanym przez jego nadmierne używanie lub przeciążenie2930. Objawy obejmują:

  • Ból przy zginaniu lub prostowaniu palca
  • Obrzęk w okolicy zajętego ścięgna
  • Trzeszczenie przy ruchu

Zapalenie pochewki ścięgnistej (tenosynovitis) dotyczy zapalenia cienkiej błony otaczającej ścięgno3132. Prowadzi do:

  • Bólu przy ruchach palca
  • Obrzęku wzdłuż ścięgna
  • Ograniczonej ruchomości

Palec spustowy (stenosing tenosynovitis) jest częstą przyczyną bólu palców, występującą gdy ścięgno zginacza palca nie może płynnie przesuwać się w pochewce ścięgnistej z powodu stanu zapalnego i obrzęku3334. Charakteryzuje się:

  • Bólem u podstawy palca
  • Trzaskaniem lub przeskakiwaniem podczas zginania/prostowania
  • Zablokowaniem palca w pozycji zgiętej
  • Trudnością w prostowaniu palca bez pomocy drugiej ręki

Przyczyny palca spustowego obejmują3536:

  • Powtarzalne ruchy zginania palców
  • Stałe chwytanie z użyciem siły
  • Choroby współistniejące: cukrzyca, RZS, dna, niedoczynność tarczycy
  • Wiek powyżej 40-60 lat
  • Płeć żeńska (częściej występuje u kobiet)

Choroba de Quervaina jest zapaleniem pochewek ścięgnistych ścięgien prostownika krótkiego i odwodziciela długiego kciuka3738. Objawia się:

  • Bólem po stronie kciuka nadgarstka
  • Nasileniem bólu przy ruchach kciuka i nadgarstka
  • Obrzękiem i ograniczeniem ruchomości

Uszkodzenia i ucisk nerwów jako przyczyna bólu palców

Neuropatie obwodowe i zespoły uciskowe mogą manifestować się bólem, drętwieniem i osłabieniem palców39:

Zespół cieśni nadgarstka powstaje, gdy nerw pośrodkowy jest uciskany w kanale nadgarstka4041. Objawia się:

  • Bólem, drętwieniem i mrowieniem w kciuku, palcu wskazującym, środkowym i częściowo serdecznym
  • Osłabieniem mięśni kłębu kciuka
  • Nasileniem objawów w nocy
  • Pogorszeniem przy powtarzalnych ruchach nadgarstka

Czynniki ryzyka zespołu cieśni nadgarstka obejmują42:

  • Powtarzalne ruchy nadgarstka
  • Używanie wibrujących narzędzi
  • Cukrzycę, niedoczynność tarczycy
  • Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów
  • Ciążę
  • Otyłość
  • Złamania i choroby zwyrodnieniowe nadgarstka

Neuropatia obwodowa to uszkodzenie nerwów obwodowych, które może powodować ból, drętwienie i osłabienie palców4344. Przyczyny obejmują:

  • Cukrzycę
  • Choroby autoimmunologiczne (RZS, toczeń)
  • Niedobory witamin z grupy B
  • Zatrucia (metale ciężkie)
  • Infekcje (borelioza, półpasiec)
  • Ucisk mechaniczny

Zaburzenia naczyniowe jako przyczyna bólu palców

Zespół Raynauda charakteryzuje się napadowym skurczem tętnic palców pod wpływem zimna lub stresu4546. Manifestuje się:

  • Trójfazową zmianą koloru palców (zblednięcie, sinica, zaczerwienienie)
  • Bólem, drętwieniem i mrowieniem palców
  • Ograniczeniem sprawności rąk podczas ataku

Odmrożenia mogą powodować ostry ból palców na skutek uszkodzenia tkanek w wyniku ekspozycji na niskie temperatury47.

Infekcje jako przyczyna bólu palców

Infekcje są ważną przyczyną bólu palców i mogą dotyczyć skóry, tkanek miękkich, stawów lub kości48:

  • Zanokcica (paronychia) – infekcja tkanek wokół paznokcia4950
  • Zastrzał (felon) – infekcja opuszki palca51
  • Zapalenie tkanki łącznej (cellulitis) – infekcja skóry i tkanki podskórnej52
  • Infekcyjne zapalenie stawów (septic arthritis) – zapalenie stawu spowodowane infekcją5354
  • Ropień – ogniskowe nagromadzenie ropy55
  • Zapalenie pochewki ścięgnistej – infekcja pochewki ścięgna56

Inne przyczyny bólu palców

Istnieje wiele innych potencjalnych przyczyn bólu palców, w tym5758:

Przykurcz Dupuytrena to postępujące zgrubienie i skrócenie powięzi dłoniowej, prowadzące do zgięciowego przykurczu palców (najczęściej palca serdecznego i małego)5960.

Torbiele galaretowate (ganglion) to łagodne, wypełnione płynem guzy, które mogą powstawać w pobliżu ścięgien lub stawów dłoni6162. Mogą powodować ból, dyskomfort i ograniczenie ruchomości.

Nowotwory – zarówno pierwotne, jak i przerzutowe zmiany nowotworowe mogą manifestować się bólem palców6364. Charakterystyczne cechy to:

  • Ból nasilający się w nocy
  • Miejscowa bolesność i obrzęk
  • Postępujące osłabienie kości prowadzące do złamań patologicznych

Choroby układowe mogą manifestować się bólem palców jako jednym z objawów65:

  • Toczeń rumieniowaty układowy
  • Twardzina układowa
  • Zapalenie zarostowe naczyń (choroba Buergera)
  • Zapalenie rdzenia kręgowego (myelitis transversa)
  • Stwardnienie rozsiane

Alergie mogą powodować ból palców poprzez wywoływanie reakcji zapalnych6667:

  • Alergia na nikiel (kontakt z metalowymi przedmiotami)
  • Alergia na lateks
  • Kontaktowe zapalenie skóry wywołane chemikaliami w mydłach, detergentach lub kosmetykach

Czynniki ryzyka

Istnieje wiele czynników zwiększających ryzyko wystąpienia bólu palców6869:

  • Wiek – ryzyko chorób zwyrodnieniowych i zapalnych stawów rośnie z wiekiem
  • Płeć – niektóre schorzenia (RZS, palec spustowy) częściej występują u kobiet
  • Czynniki genetyczne – predyspozycje do chorób autoimmunologicznych
  • Czynniki zawodowe – praca wymagająca powtarzalnych ruchów palców
  • Hobby i sporty obciążające dłonie
  • Choroby współistniejące (cukrzyca, niedoczynność tarczycy, otyłość)
  • Przebyte urazy palców

Podsumowanie

Ból palców może być spowodowany wieloma różnymi czynnikami, od urazów mechanicznych, przez schorzenia stawów, ścięgien i nerwów, po choroby ogólnoustrojowe. Właściwa diagnoza wymaga dokładnego wywiadu, badania fizykalnego oraz często badań dodatkowych, w tym obrazowych i laboratoryjnych70. Wczesne rozpoznanie przyczyny bólu palców umożliwia wdrożenie odpowiedniego leczenia, co może zapobiec trwałemu upośledzeniu funkcji ręki i poprawić jakość życia pacjenta.

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    Finger pain is a common condition. Its usually caused by a hand injury such as a broken finger, a cut, or a broken fingernail. It may also indicate an underlying medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. […] The most common cause of finger pain is a hand injury. Injuries to the finger can cause an open cut, a bruised or fractured bone, or muscle and tissue damage. […] Medical conditions that affect the nerves, muscles, or bones can also cause finger pain. […] For example, osteoarthritis (OA) causes the breakdown of cartilage. This breakdown causes bones to rub together and triggers pain and stiffness. […] Other conditions that can cause finger pain include: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), carpal tunnel syndrome, systemic sclerosis, Raynauds phenomenon, acute hand infection, fingertip infection or felon. […] A compressed or pinched nerve in the arm, wrist, or hand can also contribute to finger or thumb pain.
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    Finger pain can affect joint mobility and impact a persons ability to carry out everyday activities. Finger injuries, infections, tendon problems, and more can all cause finger pain. […] Impact injuries, infection, and several health conditions can damage the joints, muscles, and other soft tissues, leading to pain. Due to the range of occurrences that can cause finger pain, the cause is not always clear. […] Injuries to the fingers can cause pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. In more severe cases, a person may dislocate or fracture a finger bone or damage a tendon or ligament. […] Several medical conditions can affect the muscles, ligaments, and bones in the fingers and hands. Unlike injuries, the medical condition that causes finger pain may not be clear. […] Trigger finger is the common name for stenosing tenosynovitis, a condition that can occur due to inflammation in the tendon sheath in the base of the finger.
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    Finger pain is pain in one or more fingers. Injuries and many medical conditions can cause finger pain. […] Many conditions, such as arthritis, can cause finger pain. Numbness or tingling in the fingers may be a sign of a problem with nerves or blood flow. Redness and swelling can be a sign of infection or inflammation. […] Injuries are a common cause of finger pain. Your finger may become injured from: Playing contact sports such as football, baseball, or soccer, Doing recreational activities such as skiing or tennis, Using machinery at home or work, Doing tasks at home, such as cooking, gardening, cleaning, or repairs, Falling, Getting into a fist fight or punching something, Doing repetitive movements like typing. […] Certain conditions can also cause finger pain: Arthritis, the breakdown of cartilage in the joint that causes inflammation with pain, stiffness, and swelling. Carpal tunnel syndrome, pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness and pain in the hand and fingers. Raynaud phenomenon, a condition that results in blocked blood flow to the fingers when it is cold. Trigger finger, when a swollen finger tendon makes it hard to straighten or bend your finger. Dupuytren contracture, which causes tissue in the palm of the hand to become tighter. This makes it hard to straighten the fingers. It usually affects the small or ring finger. De Quervain tenosynovitis, which causes pain in the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist, most often from overuse. Infections. Tumors.
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    Characterised by pain, tingling and weakness in the palm of the hand, thumb, index and middle fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a sign of increased pressure in the wrist. […] Certain chronic conditions put you at risk of CTS, such as diabetes, underactive thyroid or rheumatoid arthritis. Pregnant women often experience a bout, due to fluid retention. […] Tenosynovitis is irritation and inflammation of tendons and their protective sheaths. Its a common cause of pain and stiffness in the hand and fingers. […] Trigger finger starts gradually, but can become severe, causing permanent loss of function if not treated. […] Tenosynovitis, like CTS, is an overuse condition and more common in those with chronic health issues such as diabetes, overweight and arthritis. […] Osteoarthritis is the most common. It tends to affect the base of the thumb and the small joints in the fingers, causing aching and stiffness.
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    Sprain One of the most common types of injuries that can cause pain in your finger joints is a sprain. When a finger is sprained, it means that the ligaments supporting your joint have torn or become overstretched. The ligaments are the bands of soft tissue that connect your bones and stabilize the joint. A finger ligament can be sprained from jamming it, bending it in the wrong direction, or falling on it. […] Trigger finger When your finger gets stuck in a bent position but then snaps straight, its known as trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis. It means that the tendon cant move properly due to swelling and irritation of the sheath surrounding it. It can impact your joint, causing pain and stiffness that makes it difficult to straighten or bend your finger. […] Rheumatoid arthritis There are many types of arthritis that can affect the joints. However, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common to develop in the fingers. RA is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by the immune system attacking the bodys cells, including the lining of the joints. Along with pain and stiffness, RA can cause swelling in the joints.
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  • #14 Finger pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003248.htm
    Finger pain is pain in one or more fingers. Injuries and many medical conditions can cause finger pain. […] Many conditions, such as arthritis, can cause finger pain. Numbness or tingling in the fingers may be a sign of a problem with nerves or blood flow. Redness and swelling can be a sign of infection or inflammation. […] Injuries are a common cause of finger pain. Your finger may become injured from: Playing contact sports such as football, baseball, or soccer, Doing recreational activities such as skiing or tennis, Using machinery at home or work, Doing tasks at home, such as cooking, gardening, cleaning, or repairs, Falling, Getting into a fist fight or punching something, Doing repetitive movements like typing. […] Certain conditions can also cause finger pain: Arthritis, the breakdown of cartilage in the joint that causes inflammation with pain, stiffness, and swelling. Carpal tunnel syndrome, pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness and pain in the hand and fingers. Raynaud phenomenon, a condition that results in blocked blood flow to the fingers when it is cold. Trigger finger, when a swollen finger tendon makes it hard to straighten or bend your finger. Dupuytren contracture, which causes tissue in the palm of the hand to become tighter. This makes it hard to straighten the fingers. It usually affects the small or ring finger. De Quervain tenosynovitis, which causes pain in the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist, most often from overuse. Infections. Tumors.
  • #15 Hand Pain and Discomfort – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/hands
    Hand pain can stem from a variety of causes. Common culprits include arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, injuries and ailments like diabetes can also lead to hand pain. […] Arthritis is the most common cause of hand pain. […] There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. […] Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the bones begins to break down. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that most commonly strikes the small joints of the wrists and hands. […] Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome include wrist arthritis, injury to the wrist, diabetes, repetitive movements like typing and using tools, thyroid disease, particularly an underactive thyroid, and pregnancy. […] It’s not clear what causes trigger finger. However, it’s more common in people over age 40, those with rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or diabetes, and people who use their fingers or thumbs in repetitive movements. […] People who experience extremely cold or numb hands, fingers, or toes may have a blood vessel disorder called Raynaud’s disease.
  • #16 Pain in and Around a Single Joint – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/pain-in-and-around-joints/pain-in-and-around-a-single-joint
    Pain in and around a joint may involve […] The most common causes of acute monoarticular pain overall are the following: Injury, Infection, Crystal-induced arthritis. […] With injury, a history of trauma is usually present and suggestive. […] Infection most often involves the joint (septic arthritis), but periarticular structures, including bursae, overlying skin, and adjacent bone, also may become infected. […] Among young adults, the most common causes are the following: Injury (most common), Infection, Primary inflammatory disorders (eg, gout). […] Among older adults, the most common nontraumatic causes are the following: Osteoarthritis (most common, but not usually acute and severe in onset without a superimposed process), Crystal-induced arthritis (usually gout or calcium pyrophosphate arthritis [previously called pseudogout]).
  • #17 Finger Joint Pain: 9 Common Causes & What to Do – Tua Saúde
    https://www.tuasaude.com/en/finger-joint-pain/
    Finger joint pain is relatively common and is often felt when moving the fingers. It can be caused by direct trauma, arthritis or autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. […] The main causes of pain felt in the finger joints include: […] Direct trauma is the pain cause of finger joint pain in younger patients. […] Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of pain in the joints of the fingers in elderly people. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is the most commonly diagnosed rheumatological autoimmune disease. […] Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that can appear in people who have psoriasis. […] Arthritis is one of the most common causes of persistent finger joint pain in older adults. […] Carpal tunnel syndrome may be suspected in patients who present with finger joint pain.
  • #18 Finger Pain: 15 Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/finger-pain
    Finger pain is a common condition. Its usually caused by a hand injury such as a broken finger, a cut, or a broken fingernail. It may also indicate an underlying medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. […] The most common cause of finger pain is a hand injury. Injuries to the finger can cause an open cut, a bruised or fractured bone, or muscle and tissue damage. […] Medical conditions that affect the nerves, muscles, or bones can also cause finger pain. […] For example, osteoarthritis (OA) causes the breakdown of cartilage. This breakdown causes bones to rub together and triggers pain and stiffness. […] Other conditions that can cause finger pain include: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), carpal tunnel syndrome, systemic sclerosis, Raynauds phenomenon, acute hand infection, fingertip infection or felon. […] A compressed or pinched nerve in the arm, wrist, or hand can also contribute to finger or thumb pain.
  • #19 Arthritis of the Hand: Symptoms, Types & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7082-arthritis-of-the-wrist-and-hand
    Arthritis of the hand causes pain and swelling, stiffness and deformity. As arthritis progresses, you cant use your hands to manage everyday tasks as you once could. […] Osteoarthritis, also known as wear and tear or degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It causes the cartilage (the smooth, cushion covering at the ends of your bones) to break down and wear away. The ends of bones then rub together without protection, which causes pain, stiffness and loss of movement over time. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects your wrist, joint at the base of your thumb and the middle and top (near fingernails) joints of your fingers. Long-term disease can cause bony lumps to form in the joints of your finger. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term, ongoing) inflammatory disease that causes the joint lining to swell, causing pain, stiffness and loss of function.
  • #20 Arthritis of the Hand: Symptoms, Types & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7082-arthritis-of-the-wrist-and-hand
    Arthritis of the hand causes pain and swelling, stiffness and deformity. As arthritis progresses, you cant use your hands to manage everyday tasks as you once could. […] Osteoarthritis, also known as wear and tear or degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It causes the cartilage (the smooth, cushion covering at the ends of your bones) to break down and wear away. The ends of bones then rub together without protection, which causes pain, stiffness and loss of movement over time. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects your wrist, joint at the base of your thumb and the middle and top (near fingernails) joints of your fingers. Long-term disease can cause bony lumps to form in the joints of your finger. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term, ongoing) inflammatory disease that causes the joint lining to swell, causing pain, stiffness and loss of function.
  • #21 Arthritis of the Hand: Symptoms, Types & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7082-arthritis-of-the-wrist-and-hand
    Arthritis of the hand causes pain and swelling, stiffness and deformity. As arthritis progresses, you cant use your hands to manage everyday tasks as you once could. […] Osteoarthritis, also known as wear and tear or degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It causes the cartilage (the smooth, cushion covering at the ends of your bones) to break down and wear away. The ends of bones then rub together without protection, which causes pain, stiffness and loss of movement over time. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects your wrist, joint at the base of your thumb and the middle and top (near fingernails) joints of your fingers. Long-term disease can cause bony lumps to form in the joints of your finger. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term, ongoing) inflammatory disease that causes the joint lining to swell, causing pain, stiffness and loss of function.
  • #22 Could Pain in the Finger Joints Be a Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis? – Mayo Clinic News Network
    https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-in-finger-joints-a-common-first-symptom-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/
    Pain in the finger joints is a classic initial symptom of this disease. […] Joint pain and stiffness often start in the hands and toes, affecting both sides of the body. […] The pain and stiffness may slowly increase over a few weeks. […] In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system targets the lining of the joints (synovium). […] The synovium becomes inflamed and swells, creating pain with movement. […] This inflammation makes the immune system work even harder, resulting in more swelling and inflammation. […] Certain genes can increase susceptibility to the disease. […] Illness, environmental factors and lifestyle choices play a role, too. […] For example, cigarette smoking seems to rev up the immune system. […] There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but most people are able to manage the disease and lead active lives. […] Over the longer term, DMARDs slow progression of rheumatoid arthritis and save the joints and other tissues from permanent damage.
  • #23 Could Pain in the Finger Joints Be a Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis? – Mayo Clinic News Network
    https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-in-finger-joints-a-common-first-symptom-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/
    Pain in the finger joints is a classic initial symptom of this disease. […] Joint pain and stiffness often start in the hands and toes, affecting both sides of the body. […] The pain and stiffness may slowly increase over a few weeks. […] In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system targets the lining of the joints (synovium). […] The synovium becomes inflamed and swells, creating pain with movement. […] This inflammation makes the immune system work even harder, resulting in more swelling and inflammation. […] Certain genes can increase susceptibility to the disease. […] Illness, environmental factors and lifestyle choices play a role, too. […] For example, cigarette smoking seems to rev up the immune system. […] There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but most people are able to manage the disease and lead active lives. […] Over the longer term, DMARDs slow progression of rheumatoid arthritis and save the joints and other tissues from permanent damage.
  • #24 Finger Joint Pain: 9 Common Causes & What to Do – Tua Saúde
    https://www.tuasaude.com/en/finger-joint-pain/
    Tenosynovitis is characterized by inflammation of a tendon that causes weakness in the affected area. […] Gout occurs when levels of uric acid in the body are high, resulting in the build-up of uric acid crystals around the joints. […] Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by immune cells attacking other healthy cells in the body, destroying healthy tissue.
  • #25 Causes of Swollen Finger Joints and How to Treat Them
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/sudden-pain-and-swelling-in-finger-joint-5193498
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints (typically the same joint on both sides of the body). […] Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is another autoimmune, inflammatory arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness. […] Gout is another type of arthritis that is not autoimmune, caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the blood. […] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known simply as lupus, is a systemic (whole-body) autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation throughout the body. […] Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis caused by long-term inflammation of the spine where it meets the pelvis. […] High temperatures can also cause swelling in the extremities. Known as head edema, the swelling can happen just from being exposed to the heat for an extended time but is especially common after someone sits or stands for an extended period.
  • #26 Finger Joint Pain: 9 Common Causes & What to Do – Tua Saúde
    https://www.tuasaude.com/en/finger-joint-pain/
    Tenosynovitis is characterized by inflammation of a tendon that causes weakness in the affected area. […] Gout occurs when levels of uric acid in the body are high, resulting in the build-up of uric acid crystals around the joints. […] Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by immune cells attacking other healthy cells in the body, destroying healthy tissue.
  • #27 Causes of Swollen Finger Joints and How to Treat Them
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/sudden-pain-and-swelling-in-finger-joint-5193498
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints (typically the same joint on both sides of the body). […] Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is another autoimmune, inflammatory arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness. […] Gout is another type of arthritis that is not autoimmune, caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the blood. […] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known simply as lupus, is a systemic (whole-body) autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation throughout the body. […] Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis caused by long-term inflammation of the spine where it meets the pelvis. […] High temperatures can also cause swelling in the extremities. Known as head edema, the swelling can happen just from being exposed to the heat for an extended time but is especially common after someone sits or stands for an extended period.
  • #28 Why does my hand hurt? Causes of hand pain | TRIA blog
    https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/why-does-my-hand-hurt/
    You can injure your tendons by using them a lot over a long period of time. Through repetitive use, your tendons can become irritated, inflamed and swollen, making it difficult for them to move through the tendon sheath. This condition is called tendonitis and can affect both flexor and extensor tendons. […] Nerve pain can be caused by compression, irritation, injury and certain medical conditions. All the nerves in your hand can cause nerve pain. […] Compression is when something in your body (usually soft tissue), presses down on the nerve. This extra pressure can cause irritation and pain, resulting in conditions such as: […] Acute injuries to the hand and fingers can be the cause of nerve pain and damage. […] When a ligament is stretched or torn, it causes a sprain. […] You may fracture your wrist by landing on it during a fall. Or, you may break your finger if your finger strikes something or gets struck with a lot of force.
  • #29 5 Causes and Treatments for Finger Joint Pain | Border TS
    https://www.bordertherapy.com/5-causes-and-treatments-for-finger-joint-pain/
    Finger joint pain can make it difficult to do small tasks throughout the day, from turning a doorknob to typing on your computer at work. There are many potential causes for pain in your finger joints. […] Here are a few potential causes of finger joint pain: Tendinitis If your fingers are too stiff to bend, or you feel pain in the joints when trying to do so, you may have tendinitis. This means that the tendon in your finger has become inflamed due to overuse. It comes from repetitive finger movements, like typing on a computer at work. Tendinitis can also be caused by an injury. […] Osteoarthritis A type of arthritis that can affect your finger joints is osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can develop over time. It causes the joint cartilage at the end of the bones to break down. It can cause joint pain and stiffness that reduces your fingers range of motion, especially at the base of the thumb.
  • #30 Finger joint pain: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/finger-joint-pain
    Finger joint pain can affect a persons everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. […] Finger joint pain can result from: […] Finger injuries are common, especially in athletes and people who work with heavy machinery. […] Common causes of finger injuries include: a sprain, which refers to a stretched or torn ligament; a strain, when a muscle or tendon becomes stretched or torn; a dislocated finger joint, when something forces a finger bone out of its joint; a fractured or broken bone, when a finger bone breaks. […] Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed, which can lead to swelling, discomfort, and reduced movement. […] Tenosynovitis refers to inflammation of the tendon sheath, which is the thin membrane that encloses a tendon. It can lead to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
  • #31 Finger joint pain: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/finger-joint-pain
    Finger joint pain can affect a persons everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. […] Finger joint pain can result from: […] Finger injuries are common, especially in athletes and people who work with heavy machinery. […] Common causes of finger injuries include: a sprain, which refers to a stretched or torn ligament; a strain, when a muscle or tendon becomes stretched or torn; a dislocated finger joint, when something forces a finger bone out of its joint; a fractured or broken bone, when a finger bone breaks. […] Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed, which can lead to swelling, discomfort, and reduced movement. […] Tenosynovitis refers to inflammation of the tendon sheath, which is the thin membrane that encloses a tendon. It can lead to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
  • #32 Finger Joint Pain? Free 3-Min Quiz Identifies Causes | Ubie
    https://ubiehealth.com/symptoms/pain-in-the-wrist
    Finger joint pain can be in a single joint, or diffusely throughout the fingers. The pain may be aching, pressing, sharp or dull in nature. […] Generally, Finger joint pain can be related to: […] Tenosynovitis. Tendons are cartilage structures that connect muscle to bone. Tenosynovitis happens when the layer or tunnel around the tendon gets inflamed. Causes include overuse or repetitive strain on the tendon. […] Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). A chronic inflammatory disease where the body’s immune system attacks multiple joints, most commonly in the hands and feet. The cause and trigger is unknown. […] Fibromyalgia. A condition causing widespread pain and muscle aches throughout the body that may come and go with certain identified triggers. The cause is not well understood. […] Sometimes, Finger joint pain may be related to these serious diseases: […] Distal Radius Fracture. This describes a break in the bone of the radius at the level of the wrist. There are various types or patterns of distal radius fractures.
  • #33 Trigger finger – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trigger-finger/symptoms-causes/syc-20365100
    Trigger finger happens when the tendon that controls that finger can’t glide smoothly in the sheath that surrounds it. This may occur if part of the tendon sheath becomes swollen or if a small lump forms. This lump is called a nodule. […] Trigger finger occurs when the affected finger’s tendon sheath becomes irritated and swollen. This makes it harder for the tendon to glide through the sheath. […] In most people, there’s no explanation for why this irritation and swelling begins. […] The constant back-and-forth irritation can cause a small lump of tissue to form on the tendon. This lump is called a nodule. The nodule can make it even harder for the tendon to glide smoothly. […] People who have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk of developing trigger finger.
  • #34 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7080-trigger-finger
    Trigger finger happens when tendons, or their protective sheath, around your fingers or thumb swell up or thicken. The swelling makes it hard for your affected digits to move smoothly. Severe cases can freeze your fingers in a flexed position. Treatments are available. […] Trigger finger can make your fingers or thumb stick in a flexed position due to swelling or irritation in your tendons. […] Trigger finger is a condition that makes your fingers or thumb difficult to move. It can freeze them in a flexed position. It affects the tendons in your fingers and thumbs. […] Swelling in or around the tendons in your fingers or thumb causes trigger finger or trigger thumb. […] Trigger finger happens when the tendons in your affected fingers or thumb become irritated and swollen (inflamed) and cant easily slide through their sheaths.
  • #35 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7080-trigger-finger
    A bump (nodule) may also form on your affected tendon, which makes it even more difficult for the tendon to easily glide through its sheath. […] Anyone can develop trigger finger, but its more common in people between the ages of 40 and 60. […] Having a job or hobby that requires you to perform strenuous repetitive motions, grasping, gripping or applying a lot of force with your fingers and thumbs can make you more likely to develop trigger finger. […] People with certain health conditions are more likely to develop trigger finger, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, diabetes, amyloidosis, and thyroid disease. […] Trigger finger wont heal on its own. Get your fingers or thumb examined by a healthcare provider if you notice any symptoms of trigger finger.
  • #36 Trigger Finger: What is? Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment | The Hand Society
    https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/trigger-finger
    A trigger finger can occur if one of three things happen: 1. The tendon enlarges (does not fit through pulley well); 2. The lining increases in thickness (does not fit through pulley well); 3. the pulley becomes thicker (the opening for the tendon gets smaller). […] In most cases, the cause of the trigger finger is not known. […] Trigger fingers are more common with certain medical conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetes are risk factors for this condition. Repeated and strong gripping may lead to the condition.
  • #37 Pain in Hand: 10 Possible Causes
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hand-pain
    Hand pain can result from injury, arthritis, and other health conditions, including autoimmune disease. […] There are many different causes and types of hand pain. Hand pain can stem from: inflammation, nerve damage, repetitive motion injuries, sprains and fractures, several chronic health conditions. […] Arthritis (the inflammation of one or more joints) is the leading cause of hand pain. […] Osteoarthritis typically affects older adults. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body. […] Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve gets squeezed by a narrowing carpal tunnel. […] Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome begin gradually and can reach varying degrees of severity. […] De Quervains tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons around your thumb.
  • #38 Why Does My Hand Hurt? 5 Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
    https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hand-pain-causes
    Hand pain can happen for many reasons. An injury or disease of the muscles, nerves, or tendons in your hand can cause pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are common causes of hand pain. […] Arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common causes of hand pain. […] Repetitive activities and overuse are often the cause of de Quervain tenosynovitis. It can also be caused by arthritis, wrist or tendon injury that causes scar tissue to form, or a buildup of fluid, possibly due to hormonal changes in pregnancy. […] Common treatments include resting the hand and wrist, anti-inflammatory or analgesic painkillers, wrist splints, steroid shots, and physical therapy. […] A fracture, or a break in a bone, can cause a lot of hand pain. […] This is a common cause of hand pain. The tough tissue on the ends of your bones called cartilage that allows them to move smoothly against each other starts to break down.
  • #39 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain may result from conditions that cause progressive damage. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among older adults. It develops when the cartilage that protects the joints breaks down. When this occurs around the finger joints, it can cause pain and affect the finger function. […] Finger pain can occur with certain inflammatory conditions, including: bursitis, or inflammation of the bursa sac that protects and cushions joints, rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation, Buerger’s disease, which is acute inflammation and clotting of arteries and veins, systemic lupus erythematosus, a condition in which the immune system damages the body’s healthy cells and tissues. […] Finger pain can occur with a variety of conditions that can affect or damage the nervous system, including: diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes, multiple sclerosis, a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, transverse myelitis, a neurological condition that causes inflammation of the spinal cord.
  • #40 Carpal tunnel syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000433.htm
    Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. […] Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by making the same hand and wrist motion over and over. Using hand tools that vibrate may also lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. […] Other factors that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include: Alcohol use, Bone fractures and arthritis of the wrist, Cyst or tumor that grows in the wrist, Infections, Obesity, Extra fluids retained during pregnancy or menopause, Rheumatoid arthritis, Diseases that have abnormal deposits of protein in the body (amyloidosis).
  • #41 Pain in Hand: 10 Possible Causes
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hand-pain
    Hand pain can result from injury, arthritis, and other health conditions, including autoimmune disease. […] There are many different causes and types of hand pain. Hand pain can stem from: inflammation, nerve damage, repetitive motion injuries, sprains and fractures, several chronic health conditions. […] Arthritis (the inflammation of one or more joints) is the leading cause of hand pain. […] Osteoarthritis typically affects older adults. […] Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body. […] Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve gets squeezed by a narrowing carpal tunnel. […] Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome begin gradually and can reach varying degrees of severity. […] De Quervains tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons around your thumb.
  • #42 Carpal tunnel syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000433.htm
    Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. […] Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by making the same hand and wrist motion over and over. Using hand tools that vibrate may also lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. […] Other factors that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include: Alcohol use, Bone fractures and arthritis of the wrist, Cyst or tumor that grows in the wrist, Infections, Obesity, Extra fluids retained during pregnancy or menopause, Rheumatoid arthritis, Diseases that have abnormal deposits of protein in the body (amyloidosis).
  • #43 Pain in Hand: 10 Possible Causes
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hand-pain
    Gout, which is a complex form of arthritis, is an extremely painful condition that can affect anyone. […] Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and damages healthy tissue. […] Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes numbness, pain, and weakness in your hands and feet. […] Raynauds phenomenon, also known as Raynauds disease, causes certain areas (particularly the fingers and toes) to become numb and cold when you’re stressed or exposed to cold temperatures. […] Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that occurs when your finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position. […] Hand injuries are extremely common. […] There are also muscles in the hand that can be sprained or strained.
  • #44 Why Does My Hand Hurt? 5 Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
    https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hand-pain-causes
    Doctors call this stenosing tenosynovitis. It causes your fingers or thumb to lock in a bent position. […] Peripheral neuropathy happens when nerves outside your brain or spinal cord are damaged. […] Causes of peripheral neuropathy include autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, type 2 diabetes, infections such as Lyme disease, shingles, hepatitis, and HIV, low vitamin B levels, chemotherapy, heavy metals like lead or mercury, and a tumor or other growth that presses on a nerve. […] Hand pain can be a sign of arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture, gout, and autoimmune conditions like lupus. […] Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons in your hand or wrist, tenosynovitis is inflammation of the sheaths around tendons, and a hand sprain involves stretches or tears in ligaments of your hand.
  • #45 Causes And Treatment Of Pain In Tip Of Finger When Pressed – Cellaxys
    https://cellaxys.com/pain-in-tip-of-finger-when-pressed/
    In Raynaud Phenomenon, spasms may restrict blood flow to the fingers, ears, toes, and nose (vasoconstriction). […] Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage of the nerves, resulting in pain, tingling in the arms and legs, and numbness of the fingertips. […] Injuries or trauma to the fingers is one of the most common causes of fingertip pain. […] Any skin condition that affects your fingers can also cause pain in your fingertips. […] Nail conditions can also lead to pain when pressed at the tip of the finger. […] Apart from the above causes, you may feel pain in your fingertips due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, skin blisters, fibromyalgia, cardiac pain, and insect bites and stings.
  • #46 Pain in Hand: 10 Possible Causes
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hand-pain
    Gout, which is a complex form of arthritis, is an extremely painful condition that can affect anyone. […] Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and damages healthy tissue. […] Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes numbness, pain, and weakness in your hands and feet. […] Raynauds phenomenon, also known as Raynauds disease, causes certain areas (particularly the fingers and toes) to become numb and cold when you’re stressed or exposed to cold temperatures. […] Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that occurs when your finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position. […] Hand injuries are extremely common. […] There are also muscles in the hand that can be sprained or strained.
  • #47 Causes And Treatment Of Pain In Tip Of Finger When Pressed – Cellaxys
    https://cellaxys.com/pain-in-tip-of-finger-when-pressed/
    Finger pain is a cramp-like, throbbing ache in your fingers and thumb. Many factors can result in fingertip pain, including intense exertion, the Raynaud phenomenon, frostbite, or any skin condition. […] You can feel pain in the tip of your finger when pressed due to specific environmental and medical conditions. You will likely feel discomfort in your fingertips if you have any health issues related to nerves, bones, or muscles. […] Common causes of pain in fingertips: […] Extensive physical activities with your fingers can cause fingertip pain in the long run. This is especially true when you do a high-intensity activity for the first time. […] When the sensory nerves in your fingertips are compressed, it leads to fingertip pain, also known as pinched nerves. […] The primary cause of frostbite is prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, leading to severe injuries and pain in the fingertips.
  • #48 Finger pain – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3068693/
    The local, systemic, and referred causes of finger pain are generally recognizable by historical features and physical examination findings, although radiographs and laboratory evaluation are often required to support the diagnostic impression. […] Infectious causes of finger pain include cellulitis, tendinitis, paronychia, felon, and infectious emboli, which generally require antibiotics with or without drainage. […] Vascular and ischemic causes of finger pain represent true emergencies, because tissue viability is dependent on prompt intervention. […] Systemic rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or vasculitis, may begin with finger pain. […] Certain infectious, traumatic, and ischemic causes of finger pain must be diagnosed promptly to avoid significant morbidity; depending upon the cause of the symptoms, referral to a hand surgeon, rheumatologist, or neurologist may be appropriate.
  • #49 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain involves discomfort in the finger. Possible causes include injuries, infections, or underlying conditions such as arthritis. The finger contains bones, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and skin that are subject to damage and pain. […] Finger pain can occur as a result of various injuries, including: broken finger or stress fracture, contusion or abrasion, crush injury, injury due to degloving, or separation of the skin and top layer of tissue from the finger, lacerations, repetitive stress injury, splinter or other foreign body in the finger, sprain or strain. […] Infections may also cause finger pain. Possible infections include: cellulitis, an invasive skin infection that can spread to the surrounding tissues, paronychia, an infection around the nail, septic arthritis, an infectious form of arthritis.
  • #50 How Can I Relieve Middle Finger Pain?
    https://www.medicinenet.com/how_can_i_relieve_middle_finger_pain/article.htm
    Arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis […] Infection of nail bed known as paronychia (infection and pus formation in the skin adjacent to the nail) […] Carpal tunnel syndrome (pressure on the median nerve that passes through the wrist leading to pain, numbness, and tingling) […] Trigger finger or stenosing tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendon sheath at the base of the finger making it difficult to bend or straighten the finger) […] Dupuytrens contracture (thickening and tightness of the tissues in the palm causing finger movement difficulty) […] Ganglion cyst (a fluid-filled swelling that develops along the tendons or joints) […] Raynaud phenomenon (a medical condition affecting the blood vessels resulting in reduced flow of blood to the fingers on exposure to cold) […] Tumor (primary tumor or secondary tumor traveling from another site in the body).
  • #51 Finger pain – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3068693/
    The local, systemic, and referred causes of finger pain are generally recognizable by historical features and physical examination findings, although radiographs and laboratory evaluation are often required to support the diagnostic impression. […] Infectious causes of finger pain include cellulitis, tendinitis, paronychia, felon, and infectious emboli, which generally require antibiotics with or without drainage. […] Vascular and ischemic causes of finger pain represent true emergencies, because tissue viability is dependent on prompt intervention. […] Systemic rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or vasculitis, may begin with finger pain. […] Certain infectious, traumatic, and ischemic causes of finger pain must be diagnosed promptly to avoid significant morbidity; depending upon the cause of the symptoms, referral to a hand surgeon, rheumatologist, or neurologist may be appropriate.
  • #52 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain involves discomfort in the finger. Possible causes include injuries, infections, or underlying conditions such as arthritis. The finger contains bones, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and skin that are subject to damage and pain. […] Finger pain can occur as a result of various injuries, including: broken finger or stress fracture, contusion or abrasion, crush injury, injury due to degloving, or separation of the skin and top layer of tissue from the finger, lacerations, repetitive stress injury, splinter or other foreign body in the finger, sprain or strain. […] Infections may also cause finger pain. Possible infections include: cellulitis, an invasive skin infection that can spread to the surrounding tissues, paronychia, an infection around the nail, septic arthritis, an infectious form of arthritis.
  • #53 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain involves discomfort in the finger. Possible causes include injuries, infections, or underlying conditions such as arthritis. The finger contains bones, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and skin that are subject to damage and pain. […] Finger pain can occur as a result of various injuries, including: broken finger or stress fracture, contusion or abrasion, crush injury, injury due to degloving, or separation of the skin and top layer of tissue from the finger, lacerations, repetitive stress injury, splinter or other foreign body in the finger, sprain or strain. […] Infections may also cause finger pain. Possible infections include: cellulitis, an invasive skin infection that can spread to the surrounding tissues, paronychia, an infection around the nail, septic arthritis, an infectious form of arthritis.
  • #54 Pain in and Around a Single Joint – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/pain-in-and-around-joints/pain-in-and-around-a-single-joint
    Pain in and around a joint may involve […] The most common causes of acute monoarticular pain overall are the following: Injury, Infection, Crystal-induced arthritis. […] With injury, a history of trauma is usually present and suggestive. […] Infection most often involves the joint (septic arthritis), but periarticular structures, including bursae, overlying skin, and adjacent bone, also may become infected. […] Among young adults, the most common causes are the following: Injury (most common), Infection, Primary inflammatory disorders (eg, gout). […] Among older adults, the most common nontraumatic causes are the following: Osteoarthritis (most common, but not usually acute and severe in onset without a superimposed process), Crystal-induced arthritis (usually gout or calcium pyrophosphate arthritis [previously called pseudogout]).
  • #55
    https://www.advocarearoestyent.com/are-you-sick/Finger-Pain
    Pain from an injury is covered in the Finger Injury care guide. […] Ingrown Nails can affect any of the fingers. The edge of the nail presses into the skin at the side of the nail. […] Trapped Nerves. The nerves in the hand can become trapped or squeezed where they pass through narrow spaces in the arm, often at the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome). […] Tendinitis is inflammation of tendons where they attach to the bone. It’s caused by overuse. […] Muscle Cramps are brief pains that last up to 15 minutes. […] Trigger Finger affects the tendon which allows you to bend the finger. […] Joint Inflammation. Examples are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout. […] Peripheral Neuropathy is damage to the nerves in the hands. […] Fractures can occur, often with an obvious injury.
  • #56 Understanding Finger Pain, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
    https://www.ganeshdiagnostic.com/blog/understanding-finger-pain-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment
    Fingers and hands play a very important role in performing daily chores, any pain or discomfort can evidently affect the quality of life. […] Finger pain can be caused due to a lot of reasons like arthritis, fracture etc. it becomes important to understand the reason behind the pain to cure it. […] Most commonly finger joint pain comes as a result of hand injury. […] Medical conditions can affect any part of the hand like muscles, nerves, or bones which may cause finger pain. […] Finger joint pain can be caused due to infection as well, such as- septic arthritis, herpetic whitlow, acute paronychia, bacterial arthritis, cellulitis, abscess, deep hand and space infections, flexor tenosynovitis, tendonitis.
  • #57 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain can be associated with other conditions, including: circulatory issues like Raynaud’s disease, which involves spasms of small blood vessels in the fingers and toes and blood circulation disruption, frostbite or freezing temperatures, conditions that compress or damage nerves, like carpal tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve entrapment, ganglion cyst, which is a benign growth or swelling on top of a joint or tendon, finger neuroma, a benign growth of nerve tissue that can press on nerves and cause pain. […] Many conditions can cause finger pain. These may include injuries, infections, and degenerative, inflammatory, or neurological conditions. While some causes may be mild and treatable with at-home remedies, others may require professional medical treatment. The underlying causes of finger pain can lead to complications if left untreated. These complications can range from difficulty performing daily tasks to changes in the finger’s form or amputation.
  • #58 27 Causes of Finger Pain and How They Are Treated
    https://www.chiawumd.com/healthcare-news-pl1351/27-causes-of-finger-pain-and-how-they-are-treated-p51626/
    Finger pain can be caused by many things, from arthritis and injuries to infections and autoimmune diseases. […] Sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose the cause without extensive testing, including blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction studies, and the extraction of fluid from a joint space (arthrocentesis).
  • #59 Finger pain: Causes, treatment, and self-care
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324845
    Compression of the tunnel, or swelling within it, can affect the nerve, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand and fingers. […] Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled lumps that can develop near joints or tendons in the wrists and hands, such as at the base of fingers. […] Cuts and wounds on the hands or fingers can sometimes lead to infections. […] Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage that protects the ends of bones wears down. […] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition wherein the immune system wrongly attacks healthy tissue in the lining of joints. […] Dupuytrens contracture is the thickening of the tissues in the palm. […] Possible causes of finger pain include tendon conditions, arthritis, ganglion cysts, and infections.
  • #60 Finger pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003248.htm
    Finger pain is pain in one or more fingers. Injuries and many medical conditions can cause finger pain. […] Many conditions, such as arthritis, can cause finger pain. Numbness or tingling in the fingers may be a sign of a problem with nerves or blood flow. Redness and swelling can be a sign of infection or inflammation. […] Injuries are a common cause of finger pain. Your finger may become injured from: Playing contact sports such as football, baseball, or soccer, Doing recreational activities such as skiing or tennis, Using machinery at home or work, Doing tasks at home, such as cooking, gardening, cleaning, or repairs, Falling, Getting into a fist fight or punching something, Doing repetitive movements like typing. […] Certain conditions can also cause finger pain: Arthritis, the breakdown of cartilage in the joint that causes inflammation with pain, stiffness, and swelling. Carpal tunnel syndrome, pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness and pain in the hand and fingers. Raynaud phenomenon, a condition that results in blocked blood flow to the fingers when it is cold. Trigger finger, when a swollen finger tendon makes it hard to straighten or bend your finger. Dupuytren contracture, which causes tissue in the palm of the hand to become tighter. This makes it hard to straighten the fingers. It usually affects the small or ring finger. De Quervain tenosynovitis, which causes pain in the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist, most often from overuse. Infections. Tumors.
  • #61 Finger pain: Causes, treatment, and self-care
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324845
    Compression of the tunnel, or swelling within it, can affect the nerve, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand and fingers. […] Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled lumps that can develop near joints or tendons in the wrists and hands, such as at the base of fingers. […] Cuts and wounds on the hands or fingers can sometimes lead to infections. […] Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage that protects the ends of bones wears down. […] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition wherein the immune system wrongly attacks healthy tissue in the lining of joints. […] Dupuytrens contracture is the thickening of the tissues in the palm. […] Possible causes of finger pain include tendon conditions, arthritis, ganglion cysts, and infections.
  • #62 27 Causes of Finger Pain and How to Get Relief
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/finger-pain-6373927
    Beyond injuries and arthritis, several health conditions cause finger pain: A cyst is a small pocket of tissue filled with fluid or pus that can develop as a result of an injury, infection, or other issues. […] Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition of unknown origin in which one or more fingers become permanently bent. […] Trigger finger begins when the tendon, sheath, or pulley becomes inflamed. […] Many different bacterial and viral infections can cause finger pain along with swelling, redness, and stiffness. […] Autoimmune diseases are those in which the body’s immune system targets and attacks healthy tissues. […] Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (called the peripheral nerves) are damaged. […] Raynaud’s syndrome is a condition in which the fingers become pale, painful, tingly, or swollen in response to cold temperatures and stress. […] Many conditions can cause finger pain, including acute and overuse injuries, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, infections, cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture, De Quervains tenosynovitis, peripheral neuropathy, and Raynaud’s syndrome.
  • #63 Finger joint pain: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/finger-joint-pain
    If the tumor is cancerous, people may experience: bone pain that comes and goes; swelling and tenderness in the affected site; weakened bones, which can lead to fractures. […] Finger joint pain can occur for several reasons and may affect a persons everyday activities. […] Inflammation due to arthritis or infections can also lead to finger joint pain.
  • #64 Finger Pain: Symptoms, Signs, Causes, and Treatment | DPU Hospital
    https://dpuhospital.com/blog/finger-pain-symptoms-signs-causes-and-treatment/
    Pain in the fingers is a common problem. Typically, it results from a hand injury like a cut, broken finger, or broken fingernail. Additionally, it might be a sign of underlying illnesses like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. […] There are numerous causes of finger joint pain. […] Rarely, metastasized cancer cells, or cancerous cells that have left their organ of origin and settled elsewhere in the body, may be the source of finger joint pain. […] If none of the listed causes of the pain apply, arthritis is most likely to blame. The symptoms of arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, frequently include pain, swelling, stiffness, and a loss of range of motion. […] Finger pain can be a common complaint that affects people of all ages and can arise from various causes.
  • #65 Finger Pain: Causes and Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/finger-pain
    Finger pain may result from conditions that cause progressive damage. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among older adults. It develops when the cartilage that protects the joints breaks down. When this occurs around the finger joints, it can cause pain and affect the finger function. […] Finger pain can occur with certain inflammatory conditions, including: bursitis, or inflammation of the bursa sac that protects and cushions joints, rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation, Buerger’s disease, which is acute inflammation and clotting of arteries and veins, systemic lupus erythematosus, a condition in which the immune system damages the body’s healthy cells and tissues. […] Finger pain can occur with a variety of conditions that can affect or damage the nervous system, including: diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes, multiple sclerosis, a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, transverse myelitis, a neurological condition that causes inflammation of the spinal cord.
  • #66 Finger Pain: Causes, Relief & Prevention | Curex
    https://getcurex.com/symptom/finger-pain?srsltid=AfmBOopzGyAOgXzR1dGNGUInp0QaQtAsbNw4gLEGuh5YxmqcBb2c4wqg
    Nickel allergy can cause skin reactions, which may include finger pain due to direct contact with nickel-containing objects. […] Latex allergy can occur from prolonged contact with latex products, potentially causing finger pain. […] A condition triggered by exposure to cold temperatures, leading to pain and swelling in areas like the fingers. […] Often triggered by cold weather or stress, causing restricted blood flow and pain in the fingers. […] Allergic reaction to chemicals found in soaps, detergents, or cosmetics, which can cause pain and discomfort in fingers. […] While typically causing respiratory symptoms, pollen allergy can sometimes lead to widespread allergic reactions including finger pain. […] An allergic reaction can indeed cause inflammation in various body parts, including the fingers.
  • #67 Finger Pain: Causes, Relief & Prevention | Curex
    https://getcurex.com/symptom/finger-pain?srsltid=AfmBOopzGyAOgXzR1dGNGUInp0QaQtAsbNw4gLEGuh5YxmqcBb2c4wqg
    When the immune system overreacts to an allergen, it can release histamines, leading to swelling, redness, and pain in the affected areas. […] This inflammation can manifest as joint or finger pain, particularly if the fingers are exposed directly to the allergen or if there is a systemic reaction. […] Mediators released during allergic reactions can lead to inflammation, impacting joints and tissues in fingers. […] Swelling from systemic inflammatory response might trigger nerve compression, resulting in pain or discomfort. […] Increased histamine can exacerbate conditions like arthritis, which may manifest as pain in fingers. […] Common allergens that may trigger finger pain include nickel, latex, formaldehyde, and fragrances.
  • #68 Pain in and Around a Single Joint – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/pain-in-and-around-joints/pain-in-and-around-a-single-joint
    The most dangerous cause of joint pain at any age is acute infectious (septic) arthritis. […] Rarer causes of monoarticular pain include osteonecrosis, pigmented villonodular synovitis, hemarthrosis (eg, in hemophilia or coagulopathies), tumors, and disorders that usually cause polyarticular pain, such as reactive arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease-related arthritis. […] The most common cause of periarticular pain is injury, including overuse. Common periarticular disorders include bursitis and tendinitis; epicondylitis (eg, lateral epicondylitis at the elbow), and tenosynovitis can also develop.
  • #69 When Hand or Wrist Pain May Mean Arthritis
    https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/when-hand-or-wrist-pain-may-mean-arthritis
    Many forms of arthritis and related conditions that affect different parts of the hands. Common symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling or numbness in the wrist and fingers. […] Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. […] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by a faulty immune system that primarily attacks joints (but possibly internal organs as well). […] Juvenile arthritis (JA) is the term used to describe arthritis that affects children ages 16 and younger. […] Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system creates antibodies that attack healthy tissues, including the skin and joints. […] Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of arthritis that usually affects the joints and the skin (psoriasis) as wells as the finger and toe nails.
  • #70 27 Causes of Finger Pain and How They Are Treated
    https://www.chiawumd.com/healthcare-news-pl1351/27-causes-of-finger-pain-and-how-they-are-treated-p51626/
    Finger pain can be caused by many things, from arthritis and injuries to infections and autoimmune diseases. […] Sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose the cause without extensive testing, including blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction studies, and the extraction of fluid from a joint space (arthrocentesis).