Finger pain

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Finger pain is defined as pain in one or more fingers.

Pain - finger

Nearly everyone has had finger injuries during their lifetime. As a result, the fingers can remain a bit crooked or stiff. The hand functions quite well with these minor deformities. Fingers need not open fully or close completely to be functional.

Osteoarthritis causes knobby swelling of finger joints and can also cause problems at the base of the thumb. Expect some pain and stiffness. Specific treatment, other than exercise, is not required.

Numbness or tingling may indicate a problem with nerves or circulation.

• Injury or trauma
• Osteoarthritis
• Raynaud's phenomenon
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis  (JRA)
• Any problem with the nerves of the fingers or hand
• Reduced circulation to the fingers

Review Date: 08/02/2005
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, M.D., M.B.A., Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.