Question 1

what does it mean when your fingers on one hand lock together?

Accepted Answer

Finger.: Sounds like you have trigger finger. No medical fix. If its get worse, see a hand surgeon.

Question 2

what can it mean when your fingers on one hand lock together without warning?

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Difficult to say: It could be trigger fingers or muscle spasms.  Would really need to see your hand to make an accurate diagnoses.

Question 3

index and middle fingers lock together. middle finger feels tight and slightly swollen.

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: Your symptom sounds like trigger finger.  It could painful at times.
Some times steroid injection helps, some times you need to have released. Usually done by Orthopedic doctors.

Question 4

my toes at times lock up w/  lot of pain. my middle &ring finger locked together &pain couldn't separate them locked together side by side not bending?

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See your physician: The symptoms described could be a variety of things depending on chronicity to family history to other concurrent conditions. The localization could be from the muscle to the nerve and controlling functions from the central nervous system. Your primary care physician can help sort this out and refer you to the appropriate specialist if need be.

Question 5

why won't soap rinse off my hands? i rinse them very thoroughly every time i wash, yet if i rub them together after to check if all the soap is gone i still find lots of residue and lather.no matter how long i rinse it's still there, is this normal?

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: How easy soap rinses off your hands depends on the soap as well as the condition of the skin on your hands, including the dryness, for example. If there is difficulty with soap residue, perhaps you should try a different soap. Good luck to you!

Question 6

what would cause your hands to "lock" up?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilites: Metabolic
overuse
carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome
pinched nerve in neck
get it evaluated.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: baby brings hands together?

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Physical development: When Infants are first born, their hand movements are not purposeful and hands are often held in a tight fist and movements are generally not coordinated.  By developmental age 3-4 months, infants begin to reach toward interesting objects and will often start to bring hands together as well as to the mouth.  Monitoring motor, verbal and social development in addition to ht/wt help to define health

Question 8

problems today using screwdriver and doing diy because both hands had a repeated tendency to contract and lock  and resist being flexed open ai worked?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis or Trigger: Fingers are POSSIBILITIES.  Your doc can tell you what's going on and offer treatment.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

good day. i'm messaging to ask a few questions. if any of this is normal or if i could get medical advice. i felt the urge to push, this big clot came out, bigger than both my hands together, the pain is so bad and the bleeding has gotten worse?

Accepted Answer

: You need to go to an emergency room and have this evaluated right away. Severe pain, bleeding and a large clot could be signs of a serious condition so you want to get this evaluated right away. Tests can be done urgently and a gynecologist can see you emergently as well to find out right away what the problem is so that treatment can be given immediately. Good luck to you!

Question 10

why do my hands and feet lock up? i can berly walk

Accepted Answer

Possible arthritis : See your pcp for blood work up to look for arthritis markers.

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What does it mean when your fingers on one hand lock together?

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What can it mean when your fingers on one hand lock together without warning?

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Index and middle fingers lock together. middle finger feels tight and slightly swollen.

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My toes at times lock up w/ lot of pain. my middle &ring finger locked together &pain couldn't separate them locked together side by side not bending?

A member asked:

Why won't soap rinse off my hands? i rinse them very thoroughly every time i wash, yet if i rub them together after to check if all the soap is gone i still find lots of residue and lather.no matter how long i rinse it's still there, is this normal?

A member asked:

What would cause your hands to "lock" up?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: baby brings hands together?

A member asked:

Problems today using screwdriver and doing diy because both hands had a repeated tendency to contract and lock and resist being flexed open ai worked?

A member asked:

Good day. i'm messaging to ask a few questions. if any of this is normal or if i could get medical advice. i felt the urge to push, this big clot came out, bigger than both my hands together, the pain is so bad and the bleeding has gotten worse?

A member asked:

Why do my hands and feet lock up? i can berly walk

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