Question 1

from too much facebook. what do i do now that i have index finger pain from scrolling, clicking mouse?

Accepted Answer

Act. modification: Activity modification by using your mouse with the other hand, using a different finger, or just resting you facebook account for a while might help. Anti-inflammatories should help some but the best thing is rest!

Question 2

is using mouse cause of second digit finger pain?

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Maybe: There are a number of causes of finger pain but over use can cause pain. Try rest, ice and advil or aleve (naproxen). If the pain does not improve see a hand surgeon diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

right index finger pain and sometimes numbness mostly at night when using mouse a lot and when i use it to type?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: These symptom are simular to carpel tunnel but when they involve the index finer are more likely to be the radial or ulnar nerve and while you feel it in your finger the problem could actually be in your elbow. Try resting it for a few weeks if no relief you will likely need steroids, anti-inflamatory and physical therapy and if no improvement a nerve test called an "emg".

Question 4

what can i do for finger pain?

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Get it evaluated: More info is needed to evaluate the cause of the pain using a history and physical examination as well as possible diagnostic imaging.

Question 5

i have finger pain the morning?

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One finger ? : I can only speculate. Is it only one finger or many fingers? One hand or both hands?  Not sure exactly what you are asking?

Question 6

i am experiencing  finger pain.

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Vague Finger Pain: Did you hurt it? Smash it with a hammer? Twist it? Burn it? Where does it hurt? What makes it worse?

I would recommend you repost with some details and take acetaminophen/paracetamol in the meantime.

Question 7

what are common causes of finger pain?

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Many: arthritis, tendinitis, infection, cysts, gout , carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 8

how much should i worry about finger pain?

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Depends: On where it is and if it is associated with redness, swelling loss of motion.  Need to be more specific.

Question 9

are some people more prone to getting finger pain?

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Finger pain: Common causes of finger pain include injury or trauma, such as bending your finger backward (hyperextension) or from repetitive use, such as long periods of keyboarding. More serious conditions, such as diabetes or a neck or spinal cord injury, can also cause pain or a burning sensation in your fingers. Sore joints in the fingers may be caused by arthritis, inflammation, and age-related wear.

Question 10

what is the best medication to alleviate finger pain?

Accepted Answer

Various: You must first find out what is causing it. If it is arthritis, your physician may prescribe something like tylenol (acetaminophen) or alleve. If it is from gout another drug may be necessary. If you are a diabetic and it may be neuropathic pain, and a different drug may be necessary. As you can see, you must first find out what is causing the pain.

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Finger pain from mouse

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From too much facebook. what do i do now that i have index finger pain from scrolling, clicking mouse?

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Is using mouse cause of second digit finger pain?

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Right index finger pain and sometimes numbness mostly at night when using mouse a lot and when i use it to type?

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What can i do for finger pain?

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I have finger pain the morning?

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I am experiencing finger pain.

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What are common causes of finger pain?

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How much should i worry about finger pain?

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Are some people more prone to getting finger pain?

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What is the best medication to alleviate finger pain?

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