Here are five common hand problems we see at MyHealth Care Centre in Port Credit, with a short note on what each one can feel like. This page is for general education only and cannot diagnose your pain. If you are not sure what is going on, an assessment is the best next step.
5 common hand conditions
- Hand stiffness. Fingers feel stiffest first thing in the morning and are slow to loosen up.
- Overuse from desk work and repeated tasks. Aching in the hand or fingers after long stretches of typing, tools or gripping.
- Arthritis in the hand. Achy, stiff finger joints, sometimes with swelling.
- Tingling or numbness. Pins and needles in the fingers, which can come from a nerve irritated anywhere from the neck to the wrist.
- Weak grip. Trouble opening jars or holding things, often alongside pain or tingling.
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When to get urgent care
Get urgent medical care for a suspected broken bone, a joint that looks out of place, numbness or weakness that is getting worse, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after a serious fall or accident.
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