i have sharp pain on knuckle of index finger when i bend the finger and it clicks a lot. no injury. what could it be?

Question

I broke my knuckle at the end of my pinky finger, it now makes a clicking sound and has an aching pain if I hold too much. What are my options?

Answer 1

Trigger finger : Most likely you have above condition . It is inflamed part of tendon forming a nodule passing under ligament like structure. It hurts when trying to bend finger. Than once nodule jumps " triggers through pain ease up. " See your MD for possible steroid injection . use Ice in the meantime , anti inflammatory, gentle massage.

Answer 2

Uterine movement: It could be movement of the uterus during intercourse. It is held in place by ligaments which can get stretched.

Answer 3

See below: Don't use just your back. Bend at the knee and hips, when you are helping the person stand. That will allow you to take the strain off of your back.

Answer 4

First and foremost: The fracture has to be immobilized by a cast or splint. That alone will make things a lot better. After that, there are pain medications to help deal with the early days following the injury. The pain will ease up considerably, long before the fracture has completely healed.

Answer 5

Be aware : Be aware of proper body mechanics by using your legs as your power source and keeping the load close to your body while avoiding any type of twisting or rotation as you lift. Know your limits especially with large, bulky objects or heavy ones.

Answer 6

Supportive footwear: Heel pain often caused by insufficient support of feet. Orthotics are very helpful.

Answer 7

Supportive shoes and: If you have some mechanical abnormalities, orthotics. Its a combination of faulty mechanics meeting with opportunity that provides the trigger for heel pain.

Answer 8

Stretching: Keep the plantar fascia stretched out. Wear proper shoes for activity.Avoid hard surfaces as much as possible.

Answer 9

Depends on the cause: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, diabetic neuropathy, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answer 10

By keEping : Your achilles' tendon well stretched.

i have sharp pain on knuckle of index finger when i bend the finger and it clicks a lot. no injury. what could it be?

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