Inflammatory process can develop in the tissues of any tendon of the body, including in the hands. It is worth noting that the defeat of such a localization is often enough due to the great vulnerability of this part of the body, the exposure to unfavorable factors. Inflammation of the tendons of the hand can be contagious, but most often it is associated with physical stress, trauma, hypothermia.
Inflammation of the tendons of the hands often acts as an occupational disease among pianists, guitarists, machinists, text-setters, athletes, etc. In this case, the pathology develops as a result of regular long-term stress on the hand and repetitive movements in the joints of the fingers and wrists. If the inflammation in the acute phase is not treated, then it can go to the chronic stage and lead to degenerative changes in the tissues.
Symptoms of inflammation of the hands
Inflammatory process of brushes is accompanied by such signs:
- pulling the pain in the hand, increasing with movement;
- puffiness, redness in the affected area;
- restriction of movements in the joints of brushes;
- the appearance of a crunch in the joints .
In case of infection, the following can also be observed:
- increased body temperature;
- headache;
- general weakness.
The development of suppuration leads to almost unbearable pains of a pulsating nature.
Treatment of tendon inflammation of the hand
In the case of an infectious process, treatment necessarily includes prescribing antibiotic drugs (usually a broad spectrum of action). Also, the reception of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulators and vitamin complexes. If suppuration occurs, a surgical procedure is performed, which involves opening the tendon sheath and then draining.
Inflammation of a non-infectious nature requires a slightly different treatment technique. First of all, you need to reduce the load on the affected limb, its immobilization. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, and after the extinction of the acute process physiotherapeutic procedures are shown:
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound therapy ;
- therapy with ultraviolet rays, etc.
In some cases, the introduction of corticosteroids, excision of the tendon sheath. If the inflammation has arisen due to professional activity, the patient is recommended to change the specialty.
Treatment of tendon inflammation of the hand with folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers many tools that can complement the basic treatment. For example, to remove the swelling and reduce the pain helps to carry out massage of the affected areas of an ice cube made from ordinary water.