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What Causes Frequent Locking Of Fingers?
Question: I have my finger keep locking frequent in my both hand
Brief Answer:
Trigger fingers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
This is a condition called trigger fingers. It is so named because classically the finger mimics pulling the trigger of a gun.
Trigger finger is a result of an inflamed sheath, which is where your finger connects to the palm of your hand. When this becomes inflamed, it narrows the passageway for your tendon to move back and forth. If this passageway is severely narrowed, then the tendon has a chance of staying in the locked position for a while. It is more common in people with diabetes, hyperthyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis. If you have not been checked for these, it may be worth checking for them.
You could immerse your hands in arm water, you may use a splint to keep the fingers straight and use anti inflammatory medicines to give you relief.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Trigger fingers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
This is a condition called trigger fingers. It is so named because classically the finger mimics pulling the trigger of a gun.
Trigger finger is a result of an inflamed sheath, which is where your finger connects to the palm of your hand. When this becomes inflamed, it narrows the passageway for your tendon to move back and forth. If this passageway is severely narrowed, then the tendon has a chance of staying in the locked position for a while. It is more common in people with diabetes, hyperthyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis. If you have not been checked for these, it may be worth checking for them.
You could immerse your hands in arm water, you may use a splint to keep the fingers straight and use anti inflammatory medicines to give you relief.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what can help ? over counter medicine, or should I avoid any food or what you recommend to eat more ?
what doctor should I see , orthopedic or internal doctor
thank you
what doctor should I see , orthopedic or internal doctor
thank you
Brief Answer:
Rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
A rheumatologist would be my first choice and if there is no access to one, then an orthopedic would be the second choice and an internist the third choice.
Healthy wholesome food rich in omega 3 fatty acids is the dietary advice.
OTC antiinflammatory medicines like ibuprofen and physiotherapy would be helpful.
Rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
A rheumatologist would be my first choice and if there is no access to one, then an orthopedic would be the second choice and an internist the third choice.
Healthy wholesome food rich in omega 3 fatty acids is the dietary advice.
OTC antiinflammatory medicines like ibuprofen and physiotherapy would be helpful.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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