what are the side effects of cracking your fingers?
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Most knuckle crackers are male. The cracking sound has been linked to the formation of bubbles in the synovium, but this may not be true. Cracking knuckles does not appear to cause or worsen arthritis, but it can soften the grip and lead to soft tissue swelling.
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['Thinning of the skin.', 'Easy bruising.', 'Weight gain.', 'Puffiness of the face.', 'Higher blood pressure.', 'Cataract formation.', 'Thinning of the bones (osteoporosis)', 'Rare but serious damage to the bones of the large joints (called “avascular necrosis”).']
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Side Effects. Tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tingling of the hands/feet, loss of appetite, bad taste in your mouth, diarrhea, and weight loss may occur.
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The bottom line. According to research, cracking your knuckles isn't harmful. It doesn't cause arthritis or make your knuckles larger, but it can be distracting or loud to people around you. Breaking a habit like cracking your knuckles can be hard, but it can be done.
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Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: increased sweating, sensitivity to heat, mental/mood changes (such as nervousness, mood swings), tiredness, diarrhea, shaking (tremor), headache, shortness of breath, bone pain, easily broken bones.
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Up to 30% of patients experience side effects that include fluid retention, joint and muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome (pressure on the nerve in the wrist causing hand pain and numbness), and high blood sugar levels.
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['Redness.', 'Irritation.', 'Burning.', 'Itching.', 'Dry skin.', 'Flaking and peeling of the skin.', 'Increased sensitivity to the sun.', 'Skin cancer.']
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['Feeling tired.', 'Unable to stand cold temperatures.', 'Hoarse voice.', 'Swelling of the face.', 'Weight gain.', 'Constipation.', 'Skin and hair changes, including dry skin and loss of eyebrows.', 'Carpal tunnel syndrome (hand tingling or pain)']
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Knuckle "cracking" has not been shown to be harmful or beneficial. More specifically, knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis. Joint "cracking" can result from a negative pressure pulling nitrogen gas temporarily into the joint, such as when knuckles are "cracked." This is not harmful.
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['hand tremors,', 'increased urination,', 'mild thirst,', 'diarrhea,', 'vomiting,', 'drowsiness,', 'muscular weakness,', 'lack of coordination,']
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Vibration-induced white finger (VWF) is the most common condition among the operators of hand-held vibrating tools. The symptoms of VWF are aggravated when the hands are exposed to cold. Vibration can cause changes in tendons, muscles, bones and joints, and can affect the nervous system.
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['Tremor. Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand or chin? ... ', 'Small Handwriting. Has your handwriting gotten much smaller than it was in the past? ... ', 'Loss of Smell. ... ', 'Trouble Sleeping. ... ', 'Trouble Moving or Walking. ... ', 'Constipation. ... ', 'Masked Face. ... ', 'Dizziness or Fainting.']
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['Trigger Finger. Every one of your fingers has tendons connecting muscle to bone, from the base of the finger, to the fingertips. ... ', 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The muscles in your wrist and hand are controlled by nerves that run the length of your arm. ... ', 'Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. ... ', 'Fractures. ... ', 'Carpometacarpal Injury. ... ', 'Tendonitis.']
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Symptoms of rough and cracked body skin The skin on our hands becomes dry because of frequent washing. The cracks commonly occur around the knuckles because the skin is tight and can easily break when stretched.
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['Pain, bruising, or swelling.', 'Weakness or numbness.', 'Trouble moving the finger.', 'Finger shape is not normal.']
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Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands. ... Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.
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['Digital eye strain. ... ', 'Neck problems. ... ', 'Increased illnesses due to germs. ... ', 'Car accidents. ... ', 'Male infertility.']