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What Causes Sharp Pain In Fingers Radiating To The Palms?

I ve started having sharp, pinpoint finger pain. It has progressed in frequency over the last few weeks and occurring multiple times a day and lasting a few minutes. The pain is sharp causing me to catch my breath for a moment. Happens bilaterally fingertips, nail bed, and has started progressing further down my fingers toward my palms. Does not seem to be related to temperature. Im a 27 yr old, fairly active, Caucasian female, 5 3 , 118 lbs. Any ideas? I m getting worried since the pain has started to progress in area and frequency. Thank you for any insight you can provide.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in fingers radiating to the palms. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression or heart problem like angina if its left arm . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide nitrate , aspirin , sedative along with beta blockers . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon in case of bone muscle problem , who may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Fingers Radiating To The Palms?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in fingers radiating to the palms. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression or heart problem like angina if its left arm . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide nitrate , aspirin , sedative along with beta blockers . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon in case of bone muscle problem , who may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari