Inflammation of the fingers: what to do with it?

If you noticed that it's hard to remove the ring, the fingers swelled up or even changed color, – it says about inflammation. It may not necessarily be caused by a serious disease, but we suggest you carefully monitor the symptoms, which we describe below.





If you notice that fingers swelled up a little, try to remember, okay if you recently, can be swelling associated with this. However, if the inflammation does not go away within five days, go see a doctor.

Possible causes of fingers inflammation:This malaise extended deeper than we think. Sometimes after a walk, you may notice a slight irritating tingle in his fingers. This is due to the work of the heart during physical exertion.

Typically, a tumor of the finger associated with injury or infection, but sometimes it can stand for joint diseases. Here are some possible reasons:

  • Injury or other bodily injury: you think of something hit and you probably do not even notice? A sure way to get the inflammation in a few hours.
  • Injuries to the ligaments or cartilage: if you're busy some monotonous work and all the time repeating the same actions with your hands or fingers, e.g. typing on the keyboard, the fingers can become inflamed and pripuhnut. Also this may result in damage to the cartilage.
  • Bursitis (inflammation of periarticular bag that protects the joints). It is very painful, the fingers become inflamed and can be very swelling near the joint.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome: this disease is typical for women. On the nerve that passes through the wrist under pressure, because of this, the fingers not only swell, but also lose sensitivity and can be hard to move. Accompanied by very painful sensations.
  • Ganglion: a tumor or increase the top of the joint or cartilage.
  • Possible infection: you should not exclude this possibility. Streptococcal bacterial infection can cause painful inflammation in the fingers, accompanied by General deterioration of health and a high temperature.
  • Paronychia (inflammation of periungual roller): usually affects one finger – the place around the nail can swell and fester.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis. A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. Leads to multiple painful tumours of the joints.
  • Septic arthritis: this disease is very contagious, the symptoms it is similar to rheumatoid arthritis, so it's best to seek medical advice to confirm the diagnosis.
If you notice one or more fingers are swollen, carefully look at the symptoms. It's only one finger or the whole hand? If the whole hand, the inflammation may be associated with circulatory disorders or carpal tunnel syndrome. If it's still one finger, look at the nails, remember, do not hit if you, for example, when driving a nail. Maybe it's just an insect bite. If the inflammation persists for more than five days, consult a doctor.

How to reduce swelling in fingers? If you see that the inflammation persists for several days, always consult a doctor. In order to facilitate their own status, follow these tips:

1. Hot and cold baths with rosemary: this plant is very often used to treat inflammation in joints and cartilage. You can prepare a hot infusion of two twigs and put it in his swollen fingers for three minutes. Then do the same with cold water. Series procedures is the temperature difference will improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation in fingers. In conclusion, I can do a little massage with a few drops of rosemary essential oil.

2. If you have a suspicion that your fingers are swollen due to bacterial action, apply to area of pain a clove of garlic. It has an antibacterial effect, which can solve the problem of inflammation.

3. Do dressings based on ginger root: it is also good against inflammation. RUB the grated ginger and cook it infusion. Put in his fingers for a few minutes. Then get out of the pan the grated pulp, apply it to the fingers and wrap a cloth. You'll see improvement will not keep itself waiting.published

 

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Source: steptohealth.ru/

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