Pain at base of little finger

In daily life, people often pay more attention to their faces and may not pay much attention to their hands and feet. Especially after a busy day, people may put on a facial mask, but their fingers are still constantly swiping on their phones. In fact, hands also need care. Some people find that the base of their little fingers is very painful and they don’t understand what’s going on. The following article will introduce to you the specific reasons for pain at the base of the little fingers.

Causes of pain at the base of the little finger

1. Rheumatism caused by cold hands, frequent exposure to cold water, and excessive stimulation. 2. Fingers, whether there have been any injuries or strains 3. When your hand or finger joints are painful and cannot be bent, the first thing to consider is that it may be chronic rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative hand joint disease. In addition, it may also be tendonitis, etc. If the joints of the hands or fingers are painful and cannot be bent, and there is pain when bending, the first thing to consider is chronic rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative hand joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative hand joint disease. If the condition is serious, it is best to see an orthopedic surgeon.

2. Secondly, there is tenosynovitis, which is more common among people who engage in finger work for a long time.

Common symptoms of tenosynovitis

First, there is numbness, edema, tingling, decreased sensitivity in the wrists or fingers, or pain when pressed, stiff joints, difficulty and weakness in bending the fingers to grasp things, and the discomfort worsens when the fingers move. In severe cases, the fingers may not be able to flex or extend flexibly, and the other hand is needed to help move them. When the joints are forced to flex and extend, they may make noises.

Secondly, if you have obvious pain, stiffness and inflexibility in your finger joints, especially when you just get up in the morning and feel that your finger joints are not flexible and cannot be fully straightened, or you can feel local swelling on the palm side of your thumb and your movement is limited, you should highly suspect that you have tenosynovitis. Start to pay attention to changing some of your bad habits as soon as possible, or receive professional treatment. Otherwise, over time, tenosynovitis will develop into a more serious ganglion cyst.

The friction between the tendons causes the tendon sheath to become inflamed, causing pain. The most common type of tenosynovitis in women is stenosing tenosynovitis (stenosing tenosynovitis). The wrist is swollen and painful when it is spread between the thumb and index finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome begins with numbness in the fingers and is characterized by night pain. In the morning, the fingers become stiff and painful, and in severe cases, sensory impairment may occur. Alternatively, it could be trigger finger. Trigger finger refers to a disease in which there is a rebound phenomenon when the finger is straightened from a bent position, and a lump or tumor appears at the second joint. It is more common in the thumb. Pressing the lump after excessive use of the fingers will cause severe pain. When it worsens, the joint may even be unable to straighten. A ganglion cyst is a disease that causes a lump and pain on the wrist or back of the hand, which may cause symptoms such as movement disorders of the hand joints or nerve paralysis.

Initially, pain in the hand joints occurs when the hands are overused, followed by severe pain, which may be Gimbak disease (lumenal malformation). There will be pain with movement and at night, and when it gets worse, the wrist cannot be bent. Whether it is tuberculosis or Kilbeck's disease, if the symptoms are mild, they may heal naturally if left alone for two or three days. However, if accompanied by diseases such as tenosynovitis, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible. You can see an orthopedic doctor, or use acupuncture, massage, rehabilitation therapy, etc. to relieve joint pain.

What to do if the base of your little finger hurts

Wear gloves. First of all, you must pay attention to one thing. When working, especially mopping the floor, wiping windows, and scrubbing, you must wear rubber gloves. Some people always feel uncomfortable when working with gloves, but if you insist on wearing them, then after a period of time, you will get used to it. Rubber gloves are very effective in protecting your hands. Soak your hands in warm water. After finishing work, soak your hands in warm water, and wash them with soap and hand sanitizer. Then, apply some hand cream on your hands, gently spread it evenly, and massage your hands for a while, focusing on the back of your hands and fingers. Move your fingers.

(1) Make fists with both hands, open them, make fists again, open them again, and repeat this seven or eight times;

(2) Relax your fingers and use your forearm to gently rotate your wrist from your chest to the top of your head, then back to your chest. Repeat three or four times.

(3) Simultaneously bend the left thumb and right pinky finger, the left index finger and right ring finger, the left middle finger and right middle finger, the left ring finger and right index finger, the left pinky finger and right thumb, and then bend the fingers in the opposite direction. Repeat this five or six times.

(4) Use your right hand to stroke the five fingers of your left hand, from the base to the tip, and stroke each finger three times. Then use your left hand to stroke the five fingers of your right hand. Repeat this process two or three times.

(5) Spread your five fingers apart, with the pads of your fingers facing each other, and push them together with a little force. Repeat this 10 times.

(6) Gently clap your hands together, from your forearms to your fingertips. Repeat five or six times. The above methods are helpful in relieving hand fatigue, stretching arm muscles and bones, and preventing finger deformation. Women who often do housework may wish to do some hand care according to the above method after finishing their work, which will be very helpful in protecting their hands.