Tendonitis in the hand
Hand tendinitis, or De Quervain's tenosynovitis, is known as an inflammation of the tendons located next to the thumb in the wrist, which leads to pain when trying to hold things. Below are some of its symptoms:
- Tingling feeling when moving the thumb.
- Swelling of the area near the base of the thumb.
- Feeling pain near the base of the thumb.
- Difficulty moving the wrist and thumb when performing activities that involve clenching the hand.
Causes of tendonitis in the hand
The cause of tendonitis in the hand is unknown, but it can occur as a result of one of these reasons:
- Practicing some activities, such as racket sports or gardening.
- Receiving a direct hit in the thumb.
- Inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Risk factors for developing tendonitis in the hand
Anyone can develop tendinitis in the hand, but there are some factors that may increase the risk of developing inflammation, including:
- Gender: Women are more likely to develop tendonitis than men.
- pregnancy: The chance of developing inflammation increases after pregnancy.
- Age: The chance of developing inflammation increases in people between the ages of 30-50 years.
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Treatment of tendonitis in the hand
There are some treatments used in cases of hand tendinitis, including the following:
- Steroidal cortisone injections. It is worth noting that the extent of response to these injections varies from one case to another.
- Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen.
- Apply a splint to prevent the wrist or thumb from moving.
- Surgical operations: If the patient does not respond to previous treatments, surgical operations can be resorted to, as they help open a wider area for the tendons and relax them.
- Home treatments, such as applying cold compresses and resting the hand, and affected mothers must be careful while carrying their children.
