Sudden pain in the palm of the hand can not make a fist should first identify the cause of the disease, and then physical therapy, drug therapy, surgical treatment.
The causes of sudden pain in the palm of the hand can not make a fist are carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, tenosynovitis, etc. It is recommended to identify the cause of the disease before treatment, targeted treatment.
1. Carpal tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause patients to have pain in the palm of the hand can not make a fist, can be injected with local corticosteroid medication, such as Triamcinolone acetonide, etc., to reduce the symptoms of edema, but also the use of supportive devices to fixation, if necessary, can be lifted through the carpal tunnel surgery on the nerve compression.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Acute attack of rheumatoid arthritis can also cause pain in the palm of the hand and can not make a fist, you can take ibuprofen to relieve pain, you can also use methotrexate and other medications to slow down and control the disease, but also the use of biologics, small molecule targeting drugs to control the disease.
3. Tenosynovitis: tenosynovitis can cause joint pain as well as activity limitation, you can use diclofenac sodium to relieve pain, you can also use the splint for immobilization, promote the tendon sheath to fully rest, if necessary, you can carry out tenosynovectomy and decompression surgery.
If the symptom of sudden pain in the palm of the hand and inability to make a fist persists, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination in time to prevent delays in the condition, and the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment, and the medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.