Question 1

sharp pain in finger?

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Finger pain: Finger pain can be a sign of joint pain(arthritis), tendinitis(tendon inflammation), but I am assuming you have not injured your finger(trauma).

Question 2

if have sharp shooting pain in finger, is it damgerous?

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Depends on the cause: Of it. 
See your pcp or an orthopod to have it evaluated.
Good luck.

Question 3

frequent intense sharp pain in the fingers or toes and the back of the head which lasts from a few seconds to a minute. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

See a DO doctor : Best to see an osteopathic physician to evaluate your structure/spine/neck. There are nerve root connections in the neck that can affect the fingers, as well as connections from the low back that affect the toes. That can easily be addressed. However, if you need a referral to a neurologist from your physician, for further evaluation, that is always an option too, as everything  is connected.

Question 4

tingling and sharp pain in rt fingers sometimes rt foot at the same time what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy : this could be cervical spinal cord compression vs peripheral neuropathy. May also needs to rule out carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndrome . May need to check thyroid functions and vitamin b12 level

Question 5

i am a softball pitcher and yesterday i was pitching and had sharp pain in ring finger middle phlanax all of the sudden.it hurts to touch & grip ball.

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Take it easy.  : At times a small blood vessel can pop inside the finger and make it hurt.  Slowly the blood gets absorbed and the pain will go away completely. Other times the the ligaments around the small joints and also the tendon of the muscles may get inflamed with too many pitches or tight grip and it also will go away. Soak hands in warm water and get it rest for few days. If not better see your doctor.

Question 6

habing sharp pain in middle finger and fourth finger.  what is the cause.  which nerves affect these fingers.  radial artery occluded. is this related?

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Complex symptoms: Having undergone an angiogram there is obvious concern for the vascularity of the limb. While the radial artery occlusion  will effect the blood supply to the hand, it does not usually cause a sharp pain but more of an ache. The palmar aspects of the middle finger and half of the ring finger are innervated by the median nerve (carpal tunnel nerve). See a hand surgeon for an evaluation of symptoms.

Question 7

i had a horrible sharp pain in my finger. a red bump appeared under the skin immediately. it hurts and also is raised a bit.  blood clot? help!

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Bump under skin: The causes of painful red bumps on fingers include infection, inflammation of the blood vessels, trauma, and irritation, and possibly emboli or blood clots which come from heart or other sources.  They are usually benign but can be a manifestation of arthritis or other serious diseases. if the pain persists or worsens or if your finger becomes numb or bluish in color see a doctor immediately.

Question 8

past 4 days have sharp pain in middle right finger.  at rest it looks crooked and swollen mildly.  it is tender to touch.  feels tingly. what is cause

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Have it examined: It is difficult to say without being able to examine the finger. See a doctor.

Question 9

sharp pain starting in middle finger going all the way up arm to bicep?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel?: The pain of a pinched median nerve can cause the distribution you mention.  Usually the pain is in the thumb, index and middle fingers extending up to the forearm.  Usually worse at night to point of having to get up to shake it off.  Appropriate evaluation may need nerve conduction studies and possible surgical release at the wrist.

Question 10

hello.

i've been having sharp pain in my ring finger joint. also my left hand ring finger is stiff from the knuckle joint to the finger.

Accepted Answer

Needs hand surgeon: These symptoms can be caused by a range of pathology. This includes simple tendinitis or arthritis. An evaluation by a hand surgeon with appropriate imaging if needed such as X-ray or ultrasound can provide a better idea of what is going on and offer some treatment.

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Frequent intense sharp pain in the fingers or toes and the back of the head which lasts from a few seconds to a minute. should i worry?

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Tingling and sharp pain in rt fingers sometimes rt foot at the same time what does that mean?

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I am a softball pitcher and yesterday i was pitching and had sharp pain in ring finger middle phlanax all of the sudden.it hurts to touch & grip ball.

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Habing sharp pain in middle finger and fourth finger. what is the cause. which nerves affect these fingers. radial artery occluded. is this related?

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I had a horrible sharp pain in my finger. a red bump appeared under the skin immediately. it hurts and also is raised a bit. blood clot? help!

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Past 4 days have sharp pain in middle right finger. at rest it looks crooked and swollen mildly. it is tender to touch. feels tingly. what is cause

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Sharp pain starting in middle finger going all the way up arm to bicep?

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Hello. i've been having sharp pain in my ring finger joint. also my left hand ring finger is stiff from the knuckle joint to the finger.

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