FINGER PAIN

Finger Pain - Cause - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Pain Relief Hand damage and deformity caused by arthritis can include nodules, swelling, stiffness, ulnar drift, contractures, and other problems. Photos of hands damaged by arthritis. Finger pain Finger pain is defined as pain in one or more fingers. Osteoarthritis causes knobby swelling of finger joints and can also cause problems at the base of the thumb. Numbness or tingling may indicate a problem with nerves or circulation. Other causes include injury, trauma, Raynaud's phenomenon and Rheumatoid arthritis. Finger Implants - Three Decades Of Finger Implants The use of finger implant surgery to treat arthritis has been an option for over 30 years. Fingers that change color - Blanching of the fingers Fingers that turn pale or turn colors when exposed to cold or stress is an indication of cyanosis. Blanching means to become pale. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes from lack of oxygen. Raynaud's Disease or syndrome may cause sudden change in the finger color. Cyanosis (Image) Lack of oxygen in the blood causes a bluish discoloration in the skin or mucous membranes called cyanosis. What Actions Help Preserve Manual Dexterity? What actions help preserve manual dexterity in people with arthritis of the hand? Rheumatoid Arthritis Hand Deformity: Is It Inevitable? Rheumatoid arthritis hand deformity is a common symptom of the disease. Is it Inevitable? Can it be prevented? Top Paraffin Wax Baths Immerse your hands in hot wax and soothe away arthritis aches and pains. Some paraffin wax spas accommodate feet and elbows too. Ads Pain Finger Joint Find, Create, Share Infos on Pain Finger Joint www.attrakt.com/ Understand Joint Pain Learn about your condition What provides relief? www.fightarthritis.net/ The Pain Quiz - Acute vs. Chronic Pain There's more to know about pain than the fact that it hurts. Do you know the difference between acute and chronic pain? Do men and women respond to pain differently? How many older people take a painkiller on a regular basis? What is R.I.C.E.? Are there any non-drug pain relievers? How much do you know about pain? The Pain Relief Quiz How much do you know about relieving pain? Pain serves as the signal that something is wrong in the body. There are many pain relieving techniques which can be tried. Do you know about the various pain treatment options? Take the Pain Relief Quiz. Joint Replacement Screening Quiz - When Is It The Right Time? When is it the right time to have a joint replacement? It is a complicated question for people with arthritis, living with intractable joint pain. There are important things to consider while making the decision with your doctor or surgeon. What Are Osteophytes / Bone Spurs? Osteophytes are also commonly known as bone spurs. Osteophytes develop in deteriorating joints damaged by arthritis. Arthritic Fingers Point To Heart Disease Research findings point to an association between osteoarthritis in a single finger joint in men and the likelihood they will die from cardiovascular disease. Trigger Point Massage Ever wonder what can be done to help neck stiffness, carpal tunnel type symptoms, tennis elbow, bursitis, frozen shoulder, back pain and low back stiffness?Find a massage therapist that is skilled with finding and treating trigger points and you just might find immediate relief. Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a common complaint that causes pain and locking of the fingers. The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Screening Quiz It's a condition you hear a lot about, but do you understand carpal tunnel syndrome? More importantly, do you have any of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our screening quiz. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Test Your Knowledge The wrist is surrounded by a band of tissue. Between the band of tissue and the wrist bone is the carpal tunnel. How much do you know about carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our quiz. Smashed fingers This injury involves direct trauma to one or more fingers. Clubbing of the fingers or toes Clubbing is a broadening and thickening of the fingers or toes with increased lengthwise curvature of the tip of the nail, and flattening of the angle between the cuticle and nail. Nail Abnormalities - Fingernails or Toenails Nail abnormalities refer to abnormal color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails Fungal nail infection (Onychomycosis) This disease is an infection of the nails by a fungus. Finger and Thumb Arthritis Finger and thumb arthritis is common because there are 27 bones in each hand! This means that there are many joints in the fingers that can develop arthritis. Finger Fractures Finger fractures are tricky injuries. Some can be treated simply with "buddy taping" and others require surgery. Finger Sprains and Finger Dislocations Finger sprains are injuries that cause a stretching of the ligaments of the fingers or thumb. A finger dislocation is a different type of injury, and more severe. Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger) A mallet finger, also known as a "baseball finger," is an injury to one of the tendons that helps to straighten out your finger. Mallet fingers are also called "baseball fingers" because the can occur by jamming the finger tip with a baseball. Mallet fingers are also common in sports such as football and basketball. Finger Exercises A physician should be consulted before attempting these activities. When was the last time you exercised your fingers?You have to train your fingers to be nimble, from Nimblefingers.com. Fist Bump May Save Arthritic Hands People with arthritis are turned off by shaking hands. Not because they are not friendly but rather it increases pain associated with hand arthritis. ARTHRITIS.ABOUT.COM

Finger pain

Resolved QuestionShow me another » Myhusband 44 years old has pain in his fingertips in both his hands. ? He has no diabetes or other major medical problems. What could this possibly be? How do we get rid of this pain? 4 years ago Report Abuse thirumal Best Answer - Chosen by Voters http://www.doctorslounge.com/cardiology/… http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/mess… http://www.medhelp.org/forums/NeuroSuppo… http://www.steadyhealth.com/Switching_Fi… http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dermatology-1… http://www.thaindian.com/forums/events/6… http://www.doctorndtv.com/FAQ/detailfaq.… need to be more specific. Is it a burning pain? Stabbing pain? Transient? Could be just a pinched nerve in your arm or wrist that is sending the pain to the fingertips... 4 years ago. uk.answers.yahoo.com

finger pain

I have pain in my finger tips when i grab things and they feel a bit numb what could be the cause of this.? 2 years ago Report Abuse imsety Best Answer - Chosen by Voters See your health care provider as soon as possible (neurologist). This could be nerves damage, such as felon, herpetic whitlow and paronychia. Felon is infection of the soft tissue (pulp) at the fingertip. An infection of the fingertip can lead to an abscess, which creates pressure and death of nearby tissues. The fingertip becomes very swollen and firm with intense throbbing pain. The doctor makes the diagnosis by examining the affected finger. If a felon is not treated promptly, the underlying bone, joint, or tendons may become infected. Minor felons may be treated with warm soaks several times a day to increase blood flow. An antibiotic is usually needed. Treatment may require prompt surgical drainage of the abscess as well. This may not be your case. I hope this helps you. And good luck. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100320112550AATtkLH

Pains in my fingers

Question I have been suffering from pains in my fingers and sometimes my toes on and off for the last nine months. It feels like they are bruised and it is worse when I first wake in the morning. It has been getting steadily worse and now my middle and index finger and my thumb on both hands are affected. My line of work is heavy and manual, but I have changed jobs a couple of months ago to a different type of manual work. I build cars and now don't use my fingers specifically, but rather my whole hand. However this change in work pattern has not affected the pain at all. Also when I had time at home, on holiday not doing much, the pain didn't change. I went to see my doctors about it a few months ago and they did blood tests and X-rays to rule out broken bones, rheumatism and arthritis but couldn't find anything. They thought I'd probably hurt it at work, but didn't mention what to do if the pain persisted or if it came back. I was wondering if you could advise me about what to do next. Answer The medical term for this is polyarthralgia - which actually just means lots of painful joints. If it was months ago when the investigations took place and things have actually got worse since then, then the most appropriate thing to do is go back to the doctor who did the initial investigations. It's absolutely fine for the doctor to do the investigations, find no abnormalities and leave it at that on the first occasion. But if things haven't settled and even deteriorated in months, then he'll now want repeat and possibly do further investigations to find a cause. No further action at this point would not be appropriate. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team netdoctor.co.uk

Heart Disorders Message Board

Heart pain & left hand tingling Hello and thank you in advance for your time, I am a 43 year old female that havelately been experiencing a very sharp heart pain. It's right ON my left breast (not under) closer to the middle of my chest. The pain can be very sharp n intense, I am not someone who runs to the doctor, I believe my body is smart enough to heal it self and I don't panic easily. But about 2 weeks ago the pain left me without breath, it seem to spread through my chest towards my left side and shoulder, it lasted a few minutes, it was so strong that I couldn't answer to my worried family members trying to help me. I stretched backward and hold my heart is if it was about to collapse and started sweating. Then as the pain started minimizing in intensity I became pail, weak and dizzy and felt a tingling in my left hand. I was pretty shocked by the experience and my family more since they have seen my father with a heart engine reacting similarly. I was visiting, so they took me to their GP who said it was a panic attack and send me home with Diazepan. Indeed after taking the pill under my tongue I felt the pressure releasing, though it did not go away completely and it still is ever since, in the background very actively. There are moments where I am pretty scared since I don't know what to do and I don't think taking Diazepan under my tongue every time the pain returns is the answer. It has not come back as strongly as that day, though it has it's moments where suddenly appears with more intensity than others. The pain is in the background everyday, I feel the pressure in the heart, a burning sensation or I feel a sharp pulling, sometimes I don't feel anything and others I could feel it grow stronger in different moments during the day or night… when I am relaxed watching a film, reading, working behind the PC... so not always when I am sad, or stressed, or worried... reason why I have serious doubts that is a case of panic attack or stress since it makes no sense to me. Also the tingling in my left hand is getting more intense and doesn't seem to go away any more, it is there even if I don't feel chest contractions. I try to be rational about it and think perhaps the fact that I am working too many hours behind the PC could be the reason for the numbness of my left fingers and hand (though mainly the ring finger), since I notice I am resting my left elbow too much on the desk. Yet, I don't seem to find a logical explanation to the pressure and pain in my heart. What is your advice? I have not been to my doctor yet. Should I ask for a check up? And what kind? If it is was a panic attack like dr. said why is it still painful with that intensity but not reaching the level it reached 2 weeks ago? Is this a symptom of stress? Of course, I have reasons to be worried, but don't we all do? I feel am performing well. A bit low of energy and some moments of sadness due to a family drama I am dealing with, but the sun shines and I have great support and I focus on positivity & joy. Additional info about me, if required: (50KG. 1.64m, am spanish) I am an on and off smoker and very light occasional drinker. My body is fit and slim though I hardly exercise. I eat well but almost no meet for years. Not mayor health issues other than a past of terrible RSI (thought it was very severe and lasted too long haven't complain about it for years) Raynaud's phenomenon that I've accepted long ago and I ignore with a smile, and allergy to dust, cats, pollen and some hairy animals. With much appreciation I thank you again for your time. Anteca http://www.healthboards.com/boards/heart-disorders/839527-heart-pain-left-hand-tingling.html

JAUNDICE? Eat all you want

A well-known heart physician of Delhi who also happens to be a good friend, was mortally scared of jaundice. It was not the discomfort of the condition that he minded. It was rather the restrictions on his diet that he abhorred. Of course, he was perfectly justified. During his illness and long after he had recovered, he was condemned to a zero fat, boiled, bland vegetarian diet. The twist in the tale is that even after I showed him clear and overwhelming medical evidence that indicates that such dietary restrictions are just a tradition and have no medical justification, he was hesitant to accept it. Such is the power of folklore and entrenched custom. What is the current wisdom on diet in jaundice? General views concerning bedrest, diet and working capability in viral hepatitis have been evolving over the last 30 years. Yet, many in the medical fraternity—including my cardiologist friend—think otherwise. WHY THE CUSTOM? The symptoms that characterise jaundice—nausea, listlessness, the deep yellow in the whites of eyes and skin—and the fact that an important digestive organ, liver, which metabolises fats, carbohydrates and proteins, is affected, causes all these dietary myths to float around. Anti-inflammatory substances in commonly available foods such as turmeric, works for the liver too. Yet the yellow colour of turmeric is viewed as a potentially aggravating substance for the sufferers. The food dished out to such patients is colorless (no haldi), flavorless (no fat, no spices) and lacking in essential nutrients, fat and calories. Of course taste is as big a casualty as nutrition. WHAT IS JAUNDICE? Jaundice is a manifestation of symptoms that indicate an infection in the liver caused generally by any one of four types of viruses—labeled A, B, C or E. But there are other reasons as well. It could be some toxic drugs or chemicals or just chronic alcoholism. There are some other causes of jaundice too, that are not so common. But while the causes may be varied, the symptoms remain the same. In hepatitis, there is inflammation in the liver cells and there is a build-up of bile in the blood. This bile buildup causes the characteristic yellowing of eyes and skin. Bile is a digestive substance normally controlled by the liver. However, the role of bile in the digestion of fats is minimal. In fact, despite the inflammation, the digestive process goes on as usual and is not hindered in any significant way. WHAT SHOULD BE EATEN? A well-balanced, hygienically prepared diet is what is required for this condition. Meals should be small but taken frequently. Nausea is a common symptom in the early phase of viral hepatitis. During this period it is advisable to avoid strong flavors as this could precipitate nausea. There is absolutely no taboo in eating non-vegetarian food too, provided it is cooked adequately and hygienically. RESTRICTED DIET HARMFUL The restricted diet causes a delayed recovery. Even for a healthy individual, a prolonged zero-fat diet in the form of boiled vegetables and with the all time favorite radish juice is debilitating enough. Of course, it does make sense to avoid potentially harmful products for the liver, such as alcohol and hepato toxic drugs, but the rest of the restrictions are completely unjustified. Scientific evidence in the journal Gastroenterology says extra calories are needed for recovery of health. The liver cells need nutrients to recover from the inflammation. Poor nutrition only delays recovery and high-energy diets shorten the course of the disease (which is equally true for any other disease condition). STILL, MYTHS PREVAIL My cardiologist friend is only now beginning to be convinced with my arguments and he remarks in jest that he does look forward to unfolding this myth among his patients and colleagues. Certainly, I cannot fail to miss the delight in patients who are told they can continue to consume foods that are a significant part of their normal meals. Of course, I still have to deal with obstinate senior members of their family, who insist on sticking to the traditions. On such occasions, my cardiologist friend, if he happens to be nearby, pitches in to give a “second opinion”. Unfortunately, there are still instances when the patient has been intimidated by well-wishers into reverting to the bland and boiled diet. PREVENTION Drink water that is: • Boiled for 5 minutes • Filtered by membrane filters like RO systems • Chlorinated • Ozonised • Avoid raw foods when sanitation and hygiene is suspect • Consume adequately cooked food as cooking destroys virus • Patients must wash hand thoroughly to avoid spread by contamination Treatment • Avoid exertion • Take plenty of fluids • Stay on normal diet • Use supplementary vitamins • Get symptomatic treatment for nausea/pain in abdomen http://www.indianexpress.com/news/jaundice-eat-all-you-want/9472/0

DIET RESTRICTIONS WITH JAUNDICE

Jaundice is caused by certain medical conditions and is characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes. If you have jaundice, drinking plenty of fluids and following a diet that is low in fat, rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help treat jaundice. It may also be necessary to modify your protein intake. Causes and Symptoms of Jaundice In adults, jaundice can be caused by certain conditions including alcoholic liver disease, blocked bile ducts, hepatitis and pancreatic cancer. The yellow pigment that gives the characteristic yellow color is bilirubin, which is a byproduct of old red blood cells. Usually, the liver disposes of old red blood cells and the bilirubin leaves the body. If there are too many old red blood cells for the liver to handle, a build up of old red blood cells occurs. When there is enough yellow pigmentation from elevated levels of bilirubin to become visible, jaundice results. Deliver a healthy baby. Learn more about Stem Cell Banking. Get Free Copy of Prenatal Yoga DVD. Lifecellinternational.com/Register Sponsored Links Fats If you have jaundice, it's important to eat a diet that is very low in saturated fat. Instead, fat intake should primarily be from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as beef, butter, cheese and palm oil. The American Heart Association recommends that saturated fats should account for 7 percent or less of your daily caloric intake. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can be found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, avocados and fish such as salmon. Protein Depending on the underlying cause of your jaundice, it may be beneficial to limit your protein intake. The focus of protein intake should be on lean proteins such as turkey, chicken and fish. Vegetable proteins such as beans, lentils, nuts and tofu can also be included. By focusing on leaner proteins, your saturated fat intake can be reduced. Fluids and other Considerations Drinking plenty of fluids is also very important if you have jaundice. You should consume daily at least 1.2 liters, or eight glasses. Alcohol should also be avoided to prevent further damage to the liver. Your diet should also be rich in fruits and vegetables, ideally at least five portions per day. Whole grains should also be included in the diet. A registered dietitian can help you create a meal plan that meets your nutritional needs. Ayurvedic Liver Treatment Kamalahar - For Liver disorders, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis & Fatty Liver www.khatorepharma.com Urine leak with cough? prolapse,cystocele,rectcocele uterus falling , incontinence urogynecology.in Complete Balanced Diet PediaSure Is Complete Balanced Nutrition For Child's Balanced Diet www.Pediasure.in Liver & Kidney Detox Naturally Help Remove Toxins. Master Herbalist Formulated. TheLifeTree.com/detoxify.htm Sponsored Links References University of Maryland Medical Center: Jaundice-Yellow-Skin-Overview University of Maryland Medical Center: Jaundice-Yellow-Skin-Treatment NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Jaundice American Heart Association: Fat Facts Article reviewed by Avraham Zuroff Last updated on: May 25, 2011 Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/454027-diet-restrictions-with-jaundice/#ixzz20K6nSYAV http://www.livestrong.com/article/454027-diet-restrictions-with-jaundice/