A 33-year-old member asked:
dislocated finger (pinky) during volleyball. how can i keep it from getting worse?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Pilleranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Protect then move it: Xray is a good idea to confirm that the dislocation is reduced fully and that there is not a fracture. If that looks ok, 7-10 days of immobilization in a splint with occasional removal for cleaning and gentle range of motion. Then more aggressive stretching and strengthening exercises with the finger taped to the one next to it above and below the affected joint ("buddy taping").
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Dr. Mark Einbeckeranswered
Hand Surgery 36 years experience
Which joint?: It is important to know how it was dislocated (which direction) and then tailor treatment appopriately.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
I obsessivly pick sores on my hands and scalp, why can't I stop even though it hurts? Is it anxiety or something else?
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Dr. John Hsiaoanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Something else: If it 's not irritation (itching) then you probably have dermatillomania, which is just a fancy way of saying you obsessively pick at yourself. This is thought to be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder & may improve on an ssri antidepressant. Cognitive-behavioral therapy might also help. You could also try wearing a hat & gloves (kidding). Anxiety makes it worse.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Can you get carpal tunnel on your palm as well as on your wrist?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
WRIST IS WHERE: The problem is, fingers is where you feel the problems.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Very concerned please help? My hand and fingers are going numb typing.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
ACTIVITY RELATED: Finger numbness is possibly a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome.
An evaluation by your doctor and possibly nerve conduction studies should be entertained.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Who would go to a surgeon whose hands shake?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Hands shake: Not sure if the shaking is yours or the surgeon. I would kinda hesitate if it was the surgeon who is going to operate on me.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How can I break my thumb sucking habit?
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
THUMB SUCKING: Sometimes breaking the habit of thumb sucking can be a challenge.The thumb can be infected yet they continue the bad habit. Getting busy and ignoring the habit is one way to try. T think this is the one that works. Putting hot sauce or tying the finger are not effective.
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