My hand is killing me. I don't know what kind of doctor to go to. It hurts in the space between my thumb and index finger on both sides of my hand. Like when I grab something or move it certain ways. I have a wrist brace, but I don't think it is helping, I think it makes it worse. Would an ace bandage be better? I've always had carpal tunnel symptoms, and I got that hand smashed in a machine a few years ago and all the doctor said was that I had acute tendinitis and inflamation. What could be wrong with it?
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You might have compressed the ulnar nerve somehow and that's why it hurts.  That spot is also an accupressure point.  Try ice on it 5 minutes out of every hour tonight and then heat tomorrow.  If you have some kind of anti inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen you might wanna take that too, rest your hand and arm as much as you can.  If it's not better within 24-48 hours I'd call the doctor.  You might want to try to keep your elbow as straight as you can, alot of times the nerve behind the elbow is the culprit.  I wore a splint on my elbow every single night for 6 months to fix the ulnar nerve problem.  Sometimes the hand will hurt like heck and it will be coming from the elbow.
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Yep.  Nerves go all the way from your fingers up through your whole arm.  You probably did something funny to the nerve.  I'd see a doctor if it's not better in a couple of days.
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I had carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and had both operated on in a simple procedure.  Both of my hands would fall asleep and be painful.  You will have pain from the thumb to the ring finger, but the pinky won't fall asleep.  This will happen if your hands are in the same position, like holding a newspaper or carrying groceries or whatever.  Often I would wake up from my hands aching.\n\nI wore braces on my hands for awhile, but it wasn't helping so I went to an orthopedist who did the surgeries.  \n\nIf you decide to have surgery, don't have them both done the same day or you can't wipe your butt by yourself!!!  :oP
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Hi well you could off done a few things,fracture,dislocation,torn ligaments.You need to get to your gp or A/E and see one off the drs,they will examine your finger and send you for an x-ray,then the right treatment will be given.In the mean time take regular pain relief ibrufen is better as it has anti-inflammatory in,strap the finger next to the next with plaster but not to tight as u will restrict the circulation,try and keep the finger up resting on your chest.Get medical advise soon as you may have a fracture or dislocation some times this affects the blood circulation.Good Luck
668177
It's probably broken, or at least really sprained. My sister did the same thing. Best thing you can do is go to the doctor. If left uncared for too long, it can get worse. They'll know what to do. Broken fingers and toes are actually a pretty easy fix. Good luck! And be more careful :-)
100480
One possibility could be that you are having some sort of back problem.  For example, I have nerve damage in my left shoulder due to scoliosis.  I sometimes have a sore left arm all the way down to the tips of my fingers from it!  Stretching most days of the week and seeing a chiropractor resolved it.  Also, you may want to consider carpal tunnel syndrome.  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a specific group of symptoms that can include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, thumb, hand, and occasionally in the arm.  You may want to visit a doctor just in case to find out what it is for certain.  Best of luck.
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go to the Doctor thats what they are paid for, i wouldnt ask anyone on here about medical problems! Not to be rude, but unless everyone on yahoo answers has a medical degree then no one knows whats really wrong, so no one can really tell you how to fix it!! what hand is it anyways.. bc u seem to be typing fine!!
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I'm just a medical student. If you have any doubt please ask you doctor. Hope this helps.\n\nThe closest disease i can think of is De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The signs and symptoms are swelling and pain at the thumb side of your wrist. It is caused by inflammation of one of the tendon of your thumb. \n\nThe treatment is to control the symptoms via  pain killer known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), or corticosteroid injection. Talk to your doctor about your pain and the disability caused by this disease. I'm sure your doctor will do something about that.
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Possible suggestions, pinched nerves, carpal tunnell, symptoms of diabetes;   If there is any numbness in your arm, you need to call the Doc tonight especially if the hand is cold or discolored.  Your circulation might be restricted-depending on your age, and other health issues, this doesn't sound right--I probably wouldn't wait till morning.
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2 years ago for me. and i think there is no cure, for the pain either. my right hand gets numb and stays tingly most of the day. i just get used to it.
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Well, sounds like you finger is hurt, Eh. Up in the Great White North me and the boys tape em' up and play some puck. But Just rest it and get a splint to keep it from moving and gets hit or knocked again est something. So yea, Eh, it will get better in a week or two but if its broken you probably be in more pain. If you are see the doc about it.
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could be carpel tunnel ....call the doctor and get it checked out
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if you have full function there is no reason to see a doctor. If you have loss of feeling or numbness, then yes.. you might want to see a doctor. If you can not bend the finger, go to the ER you probably have broken it or dislocated it.
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ask for a second opinion when you go back to the doctor , , they always try pt ,and cortizone shots first ,but it will eventually rip the bicep tendon completely off , requiring major surgery , i have been going though this same situation withy work comp for about 4 years now , i'm not working anymore
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You should see a doctor to get a check up... I know people who have had that happen and it was a pinched nerve or a carpel tunnel problem.. don't worry but as with any problem that is new.. it needs a doctor to diagnose ... Good Luck.. :)
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Invest in a Homedics massager (model PA-1). It's a very good deep tissue massager, the only one on the market I have found to actually be therapeutic. You can pick one up at your local wal-mart or target. I got mine when they first came out and it cost around 40 or 50 dollars. Might be less now. You could be having tension in your shoulders. Everyone deals with stress differently. Mine goes to my neck and shoulders too and sometimes my back. As far as medicine, there isn't really anything you can take that will correct the problem. Pain pills will only cover up the symptoms as will other meds, but they won't heal anything. Try eating foods with more vitamin D and if you want you can try herbal supplements that knock the edge off of pain such as devils claw or feverfew. And don't over work your arms and shoulders, but do light exercises so they don't get weaker.
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You should go see your docter because you mite have shotgun in your hand i had that and he give me a needle and it has not hurt me for along time it has been going on 15 years now no pain in my right hand 1st finger it is all better hope you get it check lynn