Sudden swelling and pain in a single finger is caused by infections, gouty arthritis, tenosynovitis and other causes. It can be treated by general treatment, physical therapy, medication, surgery and other methods according to the condition.
1. Infection: After the finger is injured, if the wound is seriously contaminated or the wound is not thoroughly cleaned and sterilized to cause infection, it will cause sudden swelling and pain of the finger. The wound needs to be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized, and antibiotic treatment, such as cephalosporins, should be applied at the same time. If there is abscess formation, incision and drainage are also needed.
2. Gouty arthritis: caused by high uric acid, when the condition is acute, it will also cause sudden swelling and pain in the fingers. Usually pay attention to low purine diet, drink more water. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as diclofenac sodium, can be applied to the treatment. You can also apply the inhibition of uric acid drugs, such as febuxostat and other treatment.
3. Tenosynovitis: It is caused by frequent repetitive activities of the fingers. Usually pay attention to rest, avoid excessive use of fingers. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be applied, such as diclofenac sodium and other treatments. At the same time for closed treatment, can also be combined with hot compresses, baked electricity and other methods of treatment. If there is an obstacle to finger extension and movement, open surgical release and other treatments are feasible.
When a single finger suddenly swollen and painful, if accompanied by redness and fever, finger movement disorders and other symptoms, you should go to the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment. The above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of a physician, avoid self-medication.