Table of contents:
- The common cause of swollen fingers
- 1. Infection
- 2. Dislocation
- 3. Lymphedema
- 4. Preeclampsia
- 5. Edema
- 6. Rheumatism
- 7. Other causes
- How to deal with swollen fingers?
Have you ever had swollen fingers? Swollen fingers are a sign of fluid buildup or swelling in the tissues or joints of the fingers. Generally, swollen fingers can be caused by overall fluid resistance, such as during premenstrual syndrome or pregnancy.
However, some cases of swelling, especially if accompanied by pain, can be an indication of a symptom of the disease.
The common cause of swollen fingers
Here are some of the reasons for finger swelling:
1. Infection
Infection of the wrist or finger can cause swelling, which depends on the severity of the infection. Infection is more prone to occur when the skin of the finger is damaged, allowing microorganisms, especially bacteria, to enter the underlying tissue. In addition, infection is more likely to occur if the injured hand is in constant contact with various substances and surfaces (fomites) that contain bacteria.
2. Dislocation
Finger dislocation is a displacement of one or more finger bones as a result of a joint injury. Now one of the symptoms of this finger dislocation is swelling of the fingers of your hand. Dislocated fingers usually look abnormal and difficult to move.
3. Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling that occurs in certain parts of the body, such as the arms or upper legs, which is caused by interruption of the back flow of lymph vessels that are not drained properly.
Although lymphedema has several causes, the signs and symptoms are almost the same, such as: stiff skin, decreased sensitivity of the limbs, and swelling that generally occurs in the fingers and feet as well as your arms and legs constantly.
4. Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder that generally occurs in 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies, according to the Preeclampsia Foundation. This condition usually appears when the gestational age enters 20 weeks or more, even after the baby is born. One of the symptoms of preeclampsia is swelling that occurs on the soles of the feet, ankles, face and hands.
If not treated quickly, preeclampsia can lead to impaired kidney or liver function, stroke, pulmonary edema, seizures and even death in the mother or baby.
5. Edema
Edema is a buildup of fluid under the skin that can affect the condition of the feet, ankles, face or hands. This condition has many causes, including very high sodium consumption, medication side effects, congestive heart failure, and liver or kidney disease. No cure is available for edema; However, taking diuretics can help relieve swelling.
6. Rheumatism
Swollen fingers can be caused by rheumatism. Rheumatism or the medical term rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of the joints resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Rheumatism is caused due to autoimmune disorders. The parts of the body that are usually affected are the hands, wrists, feet, knees and fingers.
7. Other causes
Swollen fingers can also be caused by other factors related to your daily habits, such as; eating too much salt, the effects of insect bites, temperature, food allergies, rashes, the effects of taking drugs and so on.
How to deal with swollen fingers?
In mild cases, swollen fingers will heal on their own. To reduce swelling and pain faster, you can try some home remedies such as compressing your fingers with warm water, salt or turmeric.
However, if the swelling is accompanied by severe pain, pain, numbness, stiffness, which lasts a long time and gets worse, you should consult a doctor immediately. The reason is that in certain disease conditions, neglecting the condition of swollen fingers for too long can lead to complications of other health problems.
