Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Finger

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014

Question: My husband's finger has been hurting a lot and when he goes to grip something he has a really hard time. He works in the Processing sterile dept of a hospital he puts a heating pad on it or ice but that's it.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

As per your symptoms I would like to keep differential diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy.

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does your hasband have such complain?

When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.

Carpal tunnel may involve sensation and associated with hand swelling.
I will advise to consult doctor and do clinical examination.
Till time take analgesic and physiotherapy like ultrasound or tens.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar