(Concern) I have pain in the finger joint. Could it be trigger finger syndrome?

I have concerns about pain in the middle joint of my middle finger.

There are multiple finger joints.

I only have pain in the first joint of my right middle finger.

This is the area pressed when holding a pen.

It's okay when I'm just sitting still, but like when I hold a pen and write.

There is pain when the area is pressed.

I don't usually use pens much, so why?

I don't know why I only have pain here.

 

 

So, I searched about joint pain.

Different diseases can occur depending on the specific part of the finger.

 

1. Pain in the first joint of the finger

 

If you experience a tingling pain in the first joint of your finger, along with stiffness and swelling of the joint area, you should suspect arthritis.

 

Pain in the second joint of the finger

 

If you feel pain and a slight fever in the second joint of your finger, you should suspect rheumatoid arthritis.

 

Pain in the third joint of the finger

 

Severe pain has developed in the third joint from the tip of the finger.

If symptoms keep recurring, gout should be suspected.

Gout is a condition characterized by the accumulation of calcium crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation.

 

In addition, if you experience thumb pain along with clicking and pain in your fingers when bending and straightening, similar to pulling a trigger, you may suspect trigger finger syndrome.

 

Sensory abnormality in the ring finger and little finger area

 

Elbow tunnel syndrome mainly causes symptoms in the ring finger (fourth finger) or little finger. In severe cases, the muscles between the fingers atrophy, causing the ring finger and little finger to bend and deform into a claw-like shape.

 

I have a third finger, gout, and trigger finger syndrome.

It could be worth suspecting.

 

Gout

 

Gout is a disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in tissues such as joint cartilage and tendons, resulting from elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The deposited crystals trigger joint inflammation and are accompanied by severe pain.

 

Gout is a relatively common disease with an incidence rate of about 1% in Western societies. Recently, in our country as well, the prevalence has been rapidly increasing due to factors such as aging, changes in dietary habits, and the rise of metabolic diseases. When gout becomes chronic, gouty arthritis occurs in the fingers, toes, ankles, and knees, causing the joints to become deformed.

 

Trigger finger syndrome

 

Trigger finger syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation in the muscles that move the finger joints. The exact cause of trigger finger syndrome has not yet been identified, but it is named because it often produces a clicking sound when pulling the trigger of a gun.

 

Trigger finger syndrome mainly occurs in housewives, cooks, drivers, golf players, tennis players, and others who frequently use their fingers. However, recently, with the popularization of smartphones, it is increasingly affecting people of all ages and genders. Especially in cases with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, the incidence rate is higher, so special caution is required.

 

It seems that it's not gout after all.

I tend to use my phone a lot and eat a lot as well.

I think it might be trigger finger syndrome.

 

 

I saw a self-diagnosis method for trigger finger syndrome.

It seems that 2.3 applies.

I'm not sure if this is correct because the symptoms are mild.

I'm wondering if I should go to the hospital since the pain is mild.

I'm 고민인데요.

 

I'm self-treating with home remedies.

It's about joints; avoiding use is the best answer, but since I can't help but use my finger joints, I'm 고민이 되네요.

 

Has anyone experienced these symptoms?