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What Causes Pain In Right Index Finger When I Put Pressure?
Question: Hi,
For approximately 7 months now, I have been getting a pain in my right index finger whenever pressure is applied to it. It normally doesn't hurt; it only hurts when being used to lift, cut, hold things etc. The pain is only in that one finger. It also does not pain if I flex my hands and fingers; only when pressure is applied to it. What could be the cause for this and how can I stop this pain?
Additional information: I take pressure and diabetes pills (no insulin injections are required).
Thank you in advance for your response.
For approximately 7 months now, I have been getting a pain in my right index finger whenever pressure is applied to it. It normally doesn't hurt; it only hurts when being used to lift, cut, hold things etc. The pain is only in that one finger. It also does not pain if I flex my hands and fingers; only when pressure is applied to it. What could be the cause for this and how can I stop this pain?
Additional information: I take pressure and diabetes pills (no insulin injections are required).
Thank you in advance for your response.
Brief Answer:
you may need clinical examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
Pain on pressure can be due to nerve compression.
carpal tunnel is common in diabetes leading to similar symptoms.
local bony or tendon disease ca also lead to such symptoms.
You may need clinical examination and further investigation like x ray and MRI.
Physiotherapy like wax bath and ultrasound will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
you may need clinical examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
Pain on pressure can be due to nerve compression.
carpal tunnel is common in diabetes leading to similar symptoms.
local bony or tendon disease ca also lead to such symptoms.
You may need clinical examination and further investigation like x ray and MRI.
Physiotherapy like wax bath and ultrasound will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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