TO KNOW IN MEDICINE, TRIGGER FINGER IS A TYPE OF TENDINITIS IN THE PALM THAT CAUSES A TRIGGERING OR CLICKING SENSATION THAT CAN BE VERY PAINFUL. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CLAYTON ALEXANDER SAYS HE ...

According to MedlinePlus, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome typically begin gradually, then intensify over time. The primary symptom associated with carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness and ...

If you wake up with a finger that feels like it's locked in place, you've probably got trigger finger. This common condition makes it difficult to grip things and is one of the main causes of hand ...

Trigger finger is a condition in which a person’s finger locks or catches if they try to straighten or bend it. Most people experience trigger finger in the fourth (ring) finger or the thumb, but it ...

A 2024 study published in NIH found that university students who used their smartphones for around five hours a day were more likely to feel pain in their thumbs, palms, and wrists. However, the more ...

Once upon a time, you had the agility to dance the night away and bounce back the next morning without even a headache. But somewhere along the line, you grew up—and now, it can feel like every ...

I spend every workday typing on a keyboard, many evenings playing the flute or embroidering, and more hours than I'd like to admit texting friends or scrolling on my phone. All of these activities ...

Arthritis is not a single disease but a family of disorders that attack joints and the tiny, complex joints in our hands and fingers are among the most commonly affected. Two patterns are responsible ...

To accurately assess and diagnose this patient’s condition, the clinician needs to consider conditions that would cause finger pain without injury. Infectious conditions would be a consideration but ...

Swelling in a single finger usually results from an injury or minor infection. It may also be a sign of arthritis, gout, or a benign growth. Swelling in one finger is usually not a cause for concern.