Everyone in life has moments when he brings his fingers together. But for some, this phenomenon is extremely rare, and someone has been fighting the disease for life. In this article, we will understand why the fingers hurt, and what affects it.
In order to get rid of such unpleasant sensations as pain, cramp, colic, it is worth finding out the cause of their appearance.
Causes of Cramp
- Increased physical activity can affect your body condition. For example, frequent training - running, stretching, gymnastics, swimming can cause excessive muscle tension. It is because of this that a cramp appears, as well as other unpleasant and painful sensations.
Severe chemical poisoning is often the cause of many diseases. From here a cramp appears, fingers hurt, shaking begins. Moreover, this condition can last more than 1-2 days.
Hypothermia. Exposure to cold water, snow, ice causes people to cramp limbs. If you are in the cold and feel pain, you should quickly go into a warm room, otherwise you can freeze your hands or feet.
- Slow blood circulation. Often people with poor circulation have frequent cramps. In addition, it can bring arms and legs together, and if it is in one position for some time, numb the neck.
A lack of calcium can be detrimental to your health. This is not only about pain in the fingers, but also about the fragility of the bones. You can also click the joints of the elbows and knees.
Unexpected fear leads a person into a stupor - and he begins to shake, a convulsion appears.
After you identify the cause of pain and ailment, you need to solve the problem. Fingers hurt, mainly in the elderly. But if you are still young, then you should not have any ailments, of course, if you have no injuries. If at such an age it brings fingers together, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will prompt further actions and prescribe treatment.
At the moment, there are a number of ways to treat cramps and cramps:
- Massage. If fingers or toes hurt, it is worth asking relatives to massage the diseased limbs. This procedure can cure you not only of cramps, but also of many other diseases. There is even a special direction in medicine, where a person is treated only with the help of massage.
Herbal preparations and tinctures. Herbal medicine will be an excellent prevention against pain in the limbs. With regular convulsions in the hands, doctors advise daily to use chamomile tea - it relaxes muscles and soothes nerves. You can also drink linden tea. Not all herbs can be used by pregnant women; it is best for them to consult a doctor.
Warm baths. An excellent relaxation for your limbs is a warm bath that will calm your nerves and relax your muscles.
Food. If you experience daily cramps, pay attention to your diet. Add the following foods to the diet: cottage cheese, milk, herbs, vegetables, etc. The main thing is that the product contains an increased amount of potassium and calcium.
Avoid hypothermia. If you are constantly in the cold, then your fingers will always hurt. That is why, in order to avoid the chronic form of cramps, the hands should be warm.