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Vascular Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

Diagnosing a vascular disease

To diagnose a vascular disease, your doctor will perform a physical examination and may find:

  • Decreased or no pulses at the armpit, elbow, wrist, or fingers
  • Full veins
  • Masses
  • Wounds or gangrene at the fingertips

Diagnostic tests that your doctor may run include:

  • X-rays of the hand

  • Doppler or ultrasound examination of blood flow in the arteries and veins (Figure 2)
  • Artery pressure and pulse recordings to measure blood flow in the arm and finger vessels, using small blood pressure cuffs and an ultrasound
  • Arteriography, where a special dye is injected into the vessels, and x-rays of the hand and arm are taken. It can show the most vessel detail.
  • Cold stress test, where the temperature and blood pressure in the finger(s) are recorded before and after the hand is placed in cold water, sometimes using a local anesthetic to numb the area first
  • Magnetic resonance angiography, which is an MRI of the affected area that pays special attention to the vessels (Figure 3)

TREATMENT

Treatment will vary depending on the vascular disease. Here are some examples:

Trauma– Traumatic injuries can cause a vessel to be partially or completely cut, such as from a knife wound. The vessel can be hit or stretched badly enough to damage its lining and cause a blood clot. Poor blood flow after trauma makes the fingers turn white, cold, and painful. The vessel needs to be repaired with surgery as soon as possible if blood flow has stopped. Sometimes nearby arteries can help to continue blood flow to the parts. In this case, the injury may not be an emergency or might not even require repair.

Aneurysms– An aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall that expands like a balloon (Figure 4). A soft, painless swelling may be noticed over the artery. A clot inside the artery can block the blood flow or may scatter smaller clots out to the fingertips. Other symptoms include pain, numbness, color changes, or gangrene (death) of the fingertips. Treatment may include surgery to reconstruct the artery or tie it off, depending on the circumstances.

Vascular malformations– Tangled veins or arteries can be present at birth, but might not be noticed until they begin to expand. Some of these malformations might include abnormal connections between veins and arteries. Symptoms can include swelling, pain, warmth, increased growth of a part, and bleeding. Treatment choices include garments or wraps to apply pressure, clotting the vessels to try to shrink them, or removing part or all of the abnormal vessels with surgery.

Raynaud’s– Patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon/disease or cold hands have finger arteries that narrow more than normal when they are in cold temperatures. The fingers turn white and painful and then blue. Recovery of blood flow turns the fingers pink or red. Treatment includes avoiding the conditions that causes the reaction, using protective clothing such as mittens or gloves, taking medications that increase blood flow to the fingers, and surgery. Wounds or ulcers on the fingers can heal poorly due to the low blood flow. Surgery to lessen the vessel narrowing or replace blocked parts of vessels can be considered if pain cannot be controlled or wounds do not heal.


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Common Causes of Shooting Pain in the Wrist

Every day we rely on our hands to help us function. If you experience shooting pain in the wrist, it can affect your ability to perform daily activities and quality of life.

One of the most common causes of wrist pain is often a result of chronic conditions, such as repetitive stress. Motions such as typing, texting, playing video games, etc. can put extra stress on joints, ligaments, and tendons. Wrist pain can also be caused by physical impact. Injuries from a fall or sport accident can lead to wrist sprains, strains, or fractures. Sharp, shooting pain and numbness into the hand, however, is frequently due to nerve disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Learn about common causes of shooting pain in the wrist, treatment options and when to seek treatment.

Why Do I Feel Shooting Pain in my Wrist?

If your job or sport puts excessive strain on your wrists and hands, you might wonder if you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Maybe you’re suffering with tingling, numbness or shooting pain in their fingers, wrist or forearm and you’re not sure why? CTS is the first diagnosis to come to mind. CTS is one of the most common entrapment neuropathies — a condition resulting from direct pressure on a nerve. In fact, it affects between three to six percent of adults.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel (a small area at the palm of the wrist). CTS results in numbness and tingling in the hand and/or arm. This pinched nerve can lead to acute, radiating pain.

CTS often results from overuse of the wrist and hand, particularly from repetitive activities. Repeated motions like typing or computer use, driving, long-distance cycling, sewing, or working on an assembly line can increase instances of CTS. Carpal tunnel can also result from sudden injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy, or obesity.

Women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. This is possibly because the carpal tunnel itself may be smaller in women than in men.

What Are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

CTS sufferers often complain about gradual symptoms that affect their dominant hand first, especially around the thumb and the index and middle fingers. As symptoms worsen, they may experience decreased grip strength, and a feeling of swollen fingers, even though no swelling is apparent.

Other symptoms of carpal tunnel include:

  • Dull aching pain
  • Shooting pain around the wrist, palm, fingers and up the forearm
  • Weakness, tingling, and numbness of the hand
  • Muscle cramps in your fingers, palm, wrist, and forearm
  • Disturbance of sleep
  • Hand muscle wasting
  • Dropping objects because of decreased grip strength
  • Temperature differences of the hand

If not addressed properly, this condition can get worse over time, leading to permanent nerve damage.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Not the Only Cause of Shooting Wrist Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not the only cause of shooting pain in the wrist. Some other health problems may present similar symptoms as carpal tunnel syndrome, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Ligament damage
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis/golf elbow
  • Neuropathy, nerve problems
  • Elbow bursitis
  • Wrist injuries, such as a fracture or sprains
  • Cervical (C6-7) root compression in the neck

How Can I Prevent Wrist Pain?

Although there’s never a one-size-fits all approach when it comes to preventing injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome risks can be reduced by also reducing the stress that is placed on your hands. Here are seven ways to help prevent wrist pain:

  • Pay attention to your daily routine. For example, if you pound on your computer keyboard, your hands may become unnecessarily tense. Try gentle keystrokes instead.
  • Take a break. Step away from the repetitive activity (typing, for example) once every hour. This is particularly important if you use machinery that vibrates.
  • Stretch it out. During those breaks, stretch out the muscles in your hands and forearms.
    Stand tall. Although we are talking about the wrist and hands, your posture can make a difference. Poor posture could create a chain reaction that leads to pinched nerves and make wrist problems even worse.
  • Switch things up. Avoid doing the same task over and over with the same hand. One simple switch is brushing your teeth with your non dominant hand.
  • Keep wrists warm. If you keep your wrists warm and loose, you’re less likely to feel pain and stiffness. Wear gloves if you aren’t able to control the temperature. This simple tip can make a big difference.
  • See a Physical Therapist. A therapist will be able to show you the right stretches and strengthening exercises for your wrist condition.

How Can Physical Therapy Help Shooting Pain in the Wrist?

The first step in treating shooting wrist pain is rest. Minimize use of your wrist and stop any activities that are causing obvious shooting pain.

Whatever the cause of your wrist, elbow, or hand pain may be, physical therapy can help. In fact, early intervention may help you avoid surgery. Consult with a physical therapist to develop a customized wrist recovery plan will depend on the severity of your symptoms.

At Twin Boro, your physical therapist will begin with an in-depth wrist evaluation. After a full assessment, the physical therapist will create a unique treatment plan, which may include non-surgical treatment options such as:

  • Wrist splinting to reduce the pressure on the median nerve.
  • Nerve gliding exercises to help the median nerve glide more freely in the tunnel.
  • Hands-on physical therapy treatment such as massage therapy and stretching.
  • Anti-inflammatory medication can also help to reduce inflammation and pain.

As one of the top physical therapy centers in NJ, Twin Boro utilizes a unique One2Four approach to help patients suffering with shooting pain in the wrist get to the root cause and find the relief they need, restore your range of motion, and get you back to living your normal life.

Are you ready to wave goodbye to your wrist pain once and for all? Call the skilled experts at1-888-416-8001 or schedule an appointment to learn more about Twin Boro Physical Therapy in NJ and receive a treatment plan made specifically for you.

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Posted on June 23rd, 2020.

What is Phlebitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Phlebitis Overview

Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) means inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is due to one or more blood clots in a vein that cause inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm or other parts of the body. The thrombus in the vein causes pain and irritation and may block blood flow in the veins. Phlebitis can occur in both the surface (superficial) or deep veins.

  • Superficial phlebitis affects veins on the skin surface. The condition is rarely serious and, with proper care, usually resolves rapidly. Sometimes people with superficial phlebitis also get deep vein thrombophlebitis, so a medical evaluation is necessary.
  • Deep vein thrombophlebitis affects the larger blood vessels, usually deep in the legs. Large blood clots can form, which may break off and travel to the lungs. This is a serious condition called pulmonary embolism.

Phlebitis Causes

Superficial phlebitis can be a complication due to a medical or surgical procedure. 

Injury to a vein increases the risk of forming a blood clot. Sometimes clots occur without an injury. Some risk factors for thrombophlebitis include the following:

  • Prolonged inactivity – Staying in bed or sitting for many hours, as in a car or on an airplane, creating stagnant or slow flow of blood from the legs in a dependent position (This pooling of blood in the legs leads to thrombus formation.)
  • Sedentary lifestyle – Not getting any exercise
  • Obesity
  • Smoking cigarettes
  • Certain medical conditions, such as cancer or blood disorders, that increase the clotting potential of the blood
  • Injury to your arms or legs
  • Hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills
  • Pregnancy
  • Varicose veins

Phlebitis Symptoms

Superficial phlebitis

There is usually a slow onset of a tender red area along the superficial veins on the skin. A long, thin red area may be seen as the inflammation follows a superficial vein. This area may feel hard, warm, and tender. The skin around the vein may be itchy and swollen. The area may begin to throb or burn.

Symptoms may be worse when the leg is lowered, especially when first getting out of bed in the morning. A low-grade fever may occur. Sometimes phlebitis may occur where a peripheral intravenous line was started. The surrounding area may be sore and tender along the vein.

If an infection is present, symptoms may include redness, fever, pain, swelling, or breakdown of the skin.

Deep vein phlebitis

This can be similar in presentation to superficial phlebitis, but some people may have no symptoms.

One may have pain and swelling throughout the entire limb. For example, the lower leg may swell for no apparent reason. Some people also get fever from a superimposed bacterial infection and skin discoloration or ulcers if the condition becomes chronic and was inadequately treated earlier.

When to Seek Medical Care

Call your health care provider if you have signs and symptoms of swelling, pain, and inflamed superficial veins on the arms or legs. If you are not better in a week or two or if it gets any worse, get reevaluated to make sure you don’t have a more serious condition.

Deep vein thrombophlebitis requires immediate medical care. If you have any of these signs and symptoms, go to a hospital emergency department for evaluation:

  • High fever with any symptoms in an arm or leg
  • Lumps in a leg
  • Severe pain and swelling in an arm or leg
  • New, unexplained shortness of breath, which could be the first tip-off that a blood clot has already traveled to your lung; call 911if you are having trouble breathing.

 

Exams and Tests

Your health care provider will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms.

D-dimer is a blood test that measures a substance that is released as a blood clot dissolves. If this blood test is negative, and you have no risk factors, then it is unlikely that you have a blood clot.

Ultrasound can detect clots or blockage of blood flow, especially in larger, more proximal (upper leg) veins. A small hand-held instrument (probe) is pressed against your skin to help identify blood clots and where the obstruction is. This is a painless, noninvasive test.

Occasionally a venogram is needed to identify blood clots in the smaller, more distal veins. This is an invasive procedure that requires injecting X-ray dye or contrast material into a vein on the foot, then an X-ray is taken of the flow of the dye up the leg.

Phlebitis Treatment Self-Care at Home

An anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, can help lessen the pain and inflammation of superficial phlebitis. But check with your doctor first.

If you increase your walking, you increase blood flow. This helps prevent blood clots from developing.

Prescription leg compression stockings (knee or thigh high) improve your blood flow and may help to relieve your pain and swelling.

Avoid bed rest for prolonged periods. It can make your symptoms worse.

If you have deep vein thrombophlebitis, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days for diagnosis and treatment to ensure that no complications occur.

Medical Treatment

If your evaluation shows superficial phlebitis and you are otherwise healthy, you can likely go home. You will need to use compression stockings and probably anti-inflammatory medications to control your symptoms. Additional management involves elevation of the arm/leg and application of warm compresses. Only a few cases require antibiotics.

If you have a history of deep vein thrombophlebitis, or if the phlebitis might possibly spread to the deep veins, you will need to take a blood thinner (anticoagulant). The duration of anticoagulant treatment is usually between 3-6 months or 3-12 months if this is the first time you’ve had DVT.

If you have signs of infection, you will need to take an antibiotic.

If the superficial phlebitis has progressed to involve the deep veins, then it is a serious condition that may even require hospital admission for treatment and further evaluation.

Next Steps Outlook

Phlebitis in the superficial veins is rarely serious and usually responds to pain control, elevation, and warm compresses for 1-2 weeks.

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Symptoms of Wrist Tendonitis

The symptoms of wrist tendonitis and other tendon problems depend on the severity of the injury. Sometimes, chronic tendon injury may intensify over time, resulting in acute pain.1 Usually, the discomfort is spread within an area, rather than a specific point in the wrist.2

Common Symptoms of Wrist Tendonitis

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Swelling, pain, stiffness, and muscle fatigue are all common symptoms of wrist tendonitis.

Common symptoms of wrist tendonitis may include one or more of the following:

  • Pain. Wrist tendonitis pain usually develops over a period of time and may be felt as a burning sensation, a sharp stabbing pain, or a constant dull ache. In some cases, the pain may extend up to the elbow or down to the fingers. Touching or gently pressing the affected tendon may also cause pain.
  • Reduced strength. A feeling of weakness in the wrist and forearm area may be experienced while using the affected arm to do physical work. Sometimes, pain may start after doing a physical activity, and in other cases, the pain may remain constant or increase during an activity.
  • Inability to bear weight. Reduced strength in the wrist may cause weight-bearing actions to be painful. For example, push-ups, lifting and/or throwing heavy objects, and even pushing on armrests to get out of a chair may cause wrist pain.

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  • Swelling. Tendon inflammation may cause the tendon and nearby tissues to swell, resulting in swelling of the wrist. In some cases, the swelling may extend to the hand or forearm. (Forearm or hand swelling usually occurs when a muscle is also injured and/or inflamed.)
  • Stiffness. Tendon swelling may cause mild to moderate stiffness of the tendon. This stiffness may cause reduced range of motion in the wrist.3
  • Muscle fatigue and cramping. In cases where the injury extends to the corresponding muscle of the tendon, muscle fatigue may occur. Muscle cramps and spasms may also be experienced.
  • Tearing, popping, or snapping. A tearing feeling may occur on the movement of the wrist joint. This feeling is due to tendons rubbing against muscles and is also called crepitus.4 Sometimes, a snapping or popping sensation may occur.
  • Bruising and warmth. Tearing of tiny blood vessels may cause the skin over the affected tendon to appear red, blue, or black. This phenomenon is called bruising or contusion. Increased blood flow to the area may also result in a feeling of warmth in the affected wrist and parts of the hand and/or forearm.

Sometimes, pain and other discomfort may return on activity even after the affected wrist is rested, or after the use of pain-relieving medications.5 Everyday activities such as turning door knobs, shaking hands, or lifting objects may be painful.

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Less Common Symptoms of Wrist Tendonitis

Some less common symptoms of wrist tendonitis may include:

  • Pain at rest. In advanced stages of wrist tendonitis, a person may experience constant wrist pain, even at rest.5
  • Numbness. In cases where the affected tendon pinches on or irritates an adjacent nerve, numbness in one or more fingers may occur. This may lead to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome.6
  • Loss of motion. Although rare in the wrist joint, calcium deposits in the tendons may lead to tendon hardening. This condition, known as calcific tendonitis, may cause severe stiffness and pain. Sometimes, a low-grade fever may also occur in calcific tendonitis of the wrist.7
  • Depression and anxiety. In some people with wrist tendon pain, decreased pain tolerance may cause depression. Avoiding physical work in anticipation of pain may further result in anxiety, irritability, and frustration.8

In tendonitis resulting from a sudden force such as an accident or acute trauma, fracture of bones, nerve damage, and/or ligament injury may also occur. A medical professional can help diagnose and treat wrist tendonitis and other wrist injuries.

See What to Do When a Wrist Injury Occurs

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Wrist Tendinosis Symptoms

Wrist tendinosis shares certain symptoms with tendonitis, such as pain, stiffness, and reduced strength.9 Tendinosis results when a tendon is repetitively injured without time to heal. Chronic tendonitis usually progresses to tendinosis.

See What Is the Difference Between Tendonitis, Tendinosis, and Tendinopathy?

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Wrist pain – NHS

There are many causes of wrist pain. You can often ease the pain yourself. But see a GP if the pain does not improve.

How you can ease wrist pain yourself

If you see a GP about pain in your wrist, they’ll usually suggest you try these things:

Do

  • rest your wrist when you can

  • put an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) in a towel and place it on your wrist for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours

  • take paracetamol to ease the pain

  • take off any jewellery if your hand looks swollen

  • stop or cut down activities that are causing the pain – for example, typing, using vibrating tools for work, or playing an instrument

  • wear a splint to support your wrist and ease pain, especially at night – you can get these at most pharmacies and supermarkets

  • think about using gadgets or tools to make difficult or painful tasks easier – for example, to open jars or chop vegetables

  • think about getting a soft pad to support your wrist when typing

Don’t

  • do not use ibuprofen in the first 48 hours after an injury

  • do not use heat packs or have hot baths for the first 2 to 3 days after an injury

  • do not lift heavy objects or grip anything too tightly

You can ask a pharmacist about:
  • the best painkiller to take
  • the best splint to support your wrist and ease pain – flexible rubber splints are available if you still need to use your wrist
  • treatments for common skin problems
  • if you need to see a GP

Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:

  • the pain is severe or stopping you doing normal activities
  • the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back
  • the pain has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks
  • you have any tingling or loss of sensation in your hand or wrist
  • you have diabetes – hand problems can be more serious if you have diabetes

What we mean by severe pain

Severe pain:
  • always there and so bad it’s hard to think or talk
  • you cannot sleep
  • it’s very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress
Moderate pain:
  • always there
  • makes it hard to concentrate or sleep
  • you can manage to get up, wash or dress
Mild pain:
  • comes and goes
  • is annoying but does not stop you doing things like going to work

Information:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: how to contact a GP

It’s still important to get help from a GP if you need it. To contact your GP surgery:

  • visit their website
  • use the NHS App
  • call them

Find out about using the NHS during COVID-19

Urgent advice: Go to an urgent treatment centre or A&E if you:

  • have severe pain
  • feel faint, dizzy or sick from the pain
  • heard a snap, grinding or popping noise at the time of the injury
  • are not able to move your wrist or hold things
  • have a wrist that’s changed shape or colour, such as blue or white

These might be signs of a broken wrist.

Find an urgent treatment centre

What we mean by severe pain

Severe pain:
  • always there and so bad it’s hard to think or talk
  • you cannot sleep
  • it’s very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress
Moderate pain:
  • always there
  • makes it hard to concentrate or sleep
  • you can manage to get up, wash or dress
Mild pain:
  • comes and goes
  • is annoying but does not stop you doing things like going to work

Common causes of wrist pain

Wrist pain is often caused by bruising or injuring your wrist.

Your symptoms might also give you an idea of what’s causing the pain in your wrist.

Common causes of wrist pain
SymptomsPossible cause
Pain, swelling and bruising, difficult to move wrist or grip anythingsprained wrist
Pain, swelling and stiffness at the base of the finger that lasts a long time, may be hard to move fingers and thumb, may have a lumptendonitis (de Quervain’s disease) or arthritis
Aching pain that’s worse at night, numbness or pins and needles, a weak thumb or difficulty grippingcarpal tunnel syndrome
Smooth lump near a joint or tendon, may be painfulganglion cyst
Sudden, sharp pain, swelling, a popping or snapping sound during the injurybroken finger

Information:

Do not worry if you’re not sure what the problem is. Follow the advice on this page and see a GP if the pain does not get better in 2 weeks.

You can also read about pain in other areas of your hand.

Vein Pain – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Vein pain can result from a variety of causes, ranging from mild to severe. Commonly, vein pain in the legs occurs due to poor circulation, varicose veins, or cellulitis, a common bacterial skin disease. Vein pain in other parts of the body can be related to the outside temperature or muscle strain. In severe cases, vein pain can result from thrombophlebitis (vein swelling due to a blood clot) or a thromboembolism (a potentially life-threatening blood inflammation and clot in the veins).

Circulatory system causes of vein pain

Vein pain may be caused by problems with blood circulation including:

  • Chronic venous insufficiency (poor blood flow through the veins)

  • Thrombophlebitis (inflammation, swelling and clotting of the veins)

  • Varicose veins

Other causes of vein pain

Vein pain can also arise from:

Serious or life-threatening causes of vein pain

In some cases, vein pain may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting, such as deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in a leg vein that can break loose and cause a pulmonary embolism in the lung or a heart attack or stroke).

Questions for diagnosing the cause of vein pain

To diagnose your condition, your doctor or licensed health care practitioner will ask you several questions related to your vein pain including:

  • Are you at risk of developing blood clots?

  • Do you have any other symptoms, such as enlarged or visible veins?

  • How long has your pain persisted?

  • What medications are you taking?

  • When did you first notice your vein pain?

  • Where do you feel your vein pain?

What are the potential complications of vein pain?

While in most cases vein pain is mild and arises from poor circulation, it can indicate a more serious condition, such as a blood clot. Potential complications of severe conditions leading to vein pain include:

  • Adverse effects of treatment

  • Chronic venous insufficiency

  • Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg that can break loose from the leg and cause a pulmonary embolism in the lung, a heart attack, or stroke)

  • Postphlebitic syndrome

  • Progression of symptoms

  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

  • Stroke

NewSouth NeuroSpine | What’s This Tingling Sensation In My Wrist?

You hear people talking a lot about carpal tunnel syndrome in relation to those who play certain sports, work on some sort of assembly line, use a computer consistently for work, or play the piano. One might assume that the condition is caused by these activities, but it’s actually caused by the squeezing of a particular nerve that runs through your hand and forearm. While it can be a pretty simple task to identify the actual condition, identifying the exact cause of it can often be a challenge.

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The term carpal tunnel actually refers to the narrow passageway that runs through the base of the palm side of your hand and wrist and is home to the median nerve and tendons. When the tunnel is large enough and not obstructed, your nerve functions as it is supposed to. However, if the tunnel becomes smaller due to swelling, the nerve can become compressed, causing the pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

How Do I Know I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome typically comes on slowly, and generally begins with a tingling feeling in your hand, usually your thumb, index, and middle fingers. People complain of the tingling most often while driving or after waking up in the morning. Some patients describe it as an electrical buzzing sensation. The discomfort may remain localized in those areas, but may also travel up to your arm. In some patients, this feeling is temporary and comes and goes based on certain tasks, while others report the discomfort as being constant. In addition to the discomfort, carpal tunnel syndrome might manifest itself in a weakened grip, you might find yourself dropping objects, or experiencing numbness while holding a phone or driving.

What Puts Me At Risk?

Some risk factors for the condition are out of your control, like the fact that it is more common in women and sometimes affects people who were simply born with a smaller carpal tunnel than others. Other risk factors that contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome can include an injury that altered the bone structure of the wrist and hand, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes, inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, changes in your body fluids through pregnancy or menopause, and workplace factors.

Can It Be Avoided?

Totally avoiding the condition isn’t possible, but there are some methods we recommend which can reduce the strain on your hands and wrists. Proper posture is important, as is relaxing your wrist position while typing or using a keyboard and computer mouse. When you’re working and using your wrists frequently, make sure to keep a light grip and take breaks to stretch your hands and wrist from time to time. Additionally, cold hands are more likely to be affected, so if you work in a cold environment, consider using fingerless gloves when typing in order to keep your hands warm.

When Should I See A Doctor?

If you found yourself identifying with any of the above, you should contact NewSouth NeuroSpine for a physical exam and we can evaluate and diagnose your condition. We typically diagnose through a physical exam and an EMG, which measures muscle response to nerve stimulation. Depending on your symptoms, we usually approach with a conservative treatment method including a wrist brace, physical therapy, medications and sometimes injections to help manage your pain. In extreme cases, we may also recommend surgical options. When you visit NewSouth NeuroSpine, we will approach your individual case and develop a treatment plan to suit your needs, as well as follow up and adjustments when needed. Contact us today to set up an appointment.

90,000 veins on hand. Why do they show up and hurt? | Healthy life | Health

A person has veins all over his body. Only in most cases are they safely hidden under the skin. But there are situations when they appear, and sometimes they also hurt.

The veins in the arms are a group of blood vessels that deliver blood directly to the heart. One of their main functions is reverse circulation. That is, blood from tissues is collected both at the superficial and deep levels and sent to the heart.

In this slender system, which works normally without interruptions and some symptoms, failures can begin for one reason or another. And then a person experiences a fairly diverse negative complex of manifestations – pain, heaviness in the arms, a feeling of tightness, etc. Naturally, living with such symptoms is difficult, since hands are one of the main tools in everyday life.

Therefore, if there are any problems with the veins in the arms, do not tighten – you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.You can start with a therapist, but most often a phlebologist or angiosurgeon deals with this problem. Despite the fact that hand vein disease is rare, it can significantly reduce the quality of life of the person facing the problem.

About why veins on the hands begin to cause discomfort to a person, AiF.ru was told by surgeon of the highest qualification category of the Clinical and Diagnostic Center “Medintsentr” (a branch of GlavUpDK at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia), member of the Russian Society of Surgeons Dmitry Arkhipov .

Causes of the problem

The reasons for the manifestation of veins on the hands are of a different nature. They can appear from overexertion when carrying weights, overheating of a person in a bath or sauna, with a long stay in a hot climate, smoking, from a fragile physique or age-related changes. Most often, these manifestations are temporary and do not require serious treatment. Early changes on the hands look like blue nodules and will disappear when the provoking factor is eliminated.

But not everything is so harmless when the cause of this phenomenon is varicose veins – a disease associated with a decrease in the tone of the venous walls. Quite often, the disease is accompanied by painful sensations, which can also be signs of other diseases: arthritis, arthrosis, chondrosis and neuritis. That is why, in such a situation, correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely important.

How to identify

It is possible to diagnose the disease with the help of studies: Doppler ultrasonography, MRI of veins, ultrasound of the vessels of the upper extremities.The most modern diagnostic method in the event of symptoms of varicose veins and phlebitis (inflammation of the walls of the veins) is duplex sonography (a method of ultrasound examination of blood vessels).

Treatment

Minimally invasive methods are used to treat the identified diseases: sclerotherapy, phlebectomy and laser therapy. Physiotherapeutic procedures are also connected to the treatment: electrophoresis with venotonics and angioprotectors, darsonvalization, magnetotherapy, ultrasound treatment (destroys blood clots), balneotherapy (vortex and contrast baths for hands with bischofite, radon, hydrogen sulfide), massage compression.Another popular method is hirudotherapy (treatment with leeches). They produce a special enzyme that has a positive effect on the circulatory system and increases the elasticity of tissues in the affected area. Despite the somewhat unconventional nature of the method, it is considered to be quite effective.

To choose a specific method (including surgical intervention), it is first of all necessary to find out the initial causes of the pathology and exclude provoking factors. In this case, the treatment will be effective.

Important to remember!

Problems with hand veins are not a mild pathology. It can lead to a number of complications and the appearance of additional negative manifestations. So, in a number of situations when the pathology of the veins is caused by problems with blood circulation, symptoms such as an increase in body temperature (there may be minor indicators), hyperemia of the skin, the presence of a lump or induration at the site of injury, the development of edema, discoloration of the skin, weakness muscles and the appearance of sores on the skin.When started, the process can lead to the formation of blood clots, better known as blood clots. And this is already a condition that threatens human life, since blood clots can come off.

Do not forget about the prevention of the problem. After all, it is easier to prevent than to cure. All preventive measures are aimed at preventing bloating of the veins. They are aimed at reducing stress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. So, they recommend exercise for prevention, rejection of bad habits and coffee, proper nutrition and other simple measures.If there are any disturbing signals and symptoms, you need to contact a specialist as soon as possible – this will allow you to start treatment at earlier stages and stages when you can help a person faster and more effectively.

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90,000 Take care of your hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome – MAUZ GKB 2

Numbness in the neck, pain in the shoulders, tingling in the legs and pain in the lower back are noted by people who spend most of their work and free time at the computer.They can also meet with another serious problem – carpal tunnel syndrome , which develops due to pinching, edema or infringement in the carpal tunnel of the median nerve that controls the sensitivity of the palm, thumb, index and middle fingers.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an occupational disease of people who work mainly at the computer keyboard. As a result of a large number of repetitive movements or an uncomfortable position of the hands while working at the keyboard and mouse, the wrist is in constant tension due to the constant static load on the same muscles.This leads to swelling of the tendons that run near the median nerve, or swelling of the nerve itself.

This is a very common disease, especially among women: about 10% of all women living on our planet face it during their lifetime. Men get this disease less often. Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur at any age, but most often during hormonal changes in the body, after 40-45 years.

At the very beginning of the disease, most patients complain of numbness in the fingers in the morning, which passes by noon.A little later, night numbness is added in all fingers of the hand except the little finger, as well as pain, tingling or burning in these fingers. Over time, “daytime complaints” are added to the night and morning symptoms:

  • severe numbness and pain in the fingers, if you keep your hands on weight for a long time.
  • “Weakness” and “clumsiness” of the hand: it becomes more difficult for a sick person to hold small objects in their fingers, for example, a needle, pin, ballpoint pen, etc.
  • Objects often fall out of hands.
  • Subsequently, with severe damage to the median nerve, a noticeable decrease in the sensitivity of the fingers is added to numbness, tingling, burning and pain, up to a complete loss of sensations from a light touch, a pinprick, etc.

In the absence of adequate treatment, the syndrome carpal tunnel can lead to complete irreversible damage to the median nerve and severe dysfunction of the hand. Sometimes the pain is so intense that it makes it impossible for a person to work.In the presence of the above listed manifestations, we advise you to consult a neurologist.

To prevent the development of carpal tunnel syndrome, it is necessary to adjust your workplace in accordance with the rules of ergonomics and to interrupt work more often to perform simple exercises for the hands.

Basic rules for working at a computer

  • A chair or chair must be with armrests.
  • When working with the keyboard, the angle of the arm at the elbow should be straight.
  • When working with the mouse, the brush should be straight and lie on the table as far from the edge as possible.

Exercises for the hands when working at the computer

  1. Raise your hands up, firmly clench your fingers into a fist, and then unclench.
  2. Relax your hands and shake them in the air, gradually raising them to the sides and up.
  3. Place your palms together in front of your chest and press on the ends of your fingers, tilt your hands to the left and right.
  4. Place your palms together, and then alternately bring your fingers back to failure for a count of 1-4.
  5. Now connect the hands and, leaning on the ends of the fingers, move the bases of the hands to the sides, without moving the ends of the fingers.
  6. Stretch your arms forward and rotate your hands to the sides and inward.
  7. Make your arms bent, then firmly squeeze and unclench your fingers.
  8. Press your elbows to your sides, point your palms forward, and then gradually squeeze and unclench the phalanges of your fingers.
  9. Now interlace your fingers and make a few squeezing movements.
  10. Alternately knead your relaxed fingers from tip to base: first on the right, then on the left hand and vice versa, ending with circular rotational movements.
  11. Now again press your elbows to your sides, clench your fingers into a fist and rotate your hands alternately in different directions.
  12. Relax your hands and shake them in the air, lifting them up and down.

All exercises should be repeated several times.

Tunnel cider can significantly complicate your life, worsen your well-being, reduce your ability to work, and will force you to spend time and considerable financial resources for treatment.It is easier to prevent than to cure. Follow the suggested recommendations and be healthy!

real story of getting rid of severe varicose veins / News of the Society of Krasnoyarsk and Krasnoyarsk Territory / Newslab.Ru

The first signs of varicose veins in Anna Torkunova began to appear at school, and serious complications came as soon as the woman had to start working. Now Anna has a whole story behind her of getting rid of varicose veins: ointments, pills, the experience of an unsuccessful operation, but in the end – a happy ending.A resident of Balakhta managed to overcome a serious illness. She told Newslab how she did it.

A disease that cannot be avoided

I have inherited varicose veins. Both my mother and grandmother were ill, so when I already had veins on my legs in primary school, no one was even surprised. After that, when I had already started to work, I immediately began to feel that my legs quickly get tired, begin to hurt, and swell.I am a cook and a salesperson, so I cost a lot, and complications were not long in coming. The veins began to burn, as if there was a fire inside, and itched a lot. Soon, ulcers even began to appear on the veins.

First operation and heavy consequences

In 2005, with complications, I turned to our Balakhta polyclinic. There I was prescribed an operation: surgeons made incisions in the skin and pulled out the veins. Such an operation is performed under full anesthesia, and it turned out to be difficult to move away from him, but this was only the beginning of the test.After the operation, I was in the hospital for two weeks, and after another two months I was on sick leave and underwent further treatment at home. I limped for a long time, I could not walk because of the pain. I constantly needed dressings, ointments and pills.

Among other things, after the operation it was advisable to take care and not strain your legs for at least a year, but with my work it turned out to be impossible. I got out of sick leave during the season and worked on my feet from morning to evening. As a result, whether there was an operation or not, the veins came out again.

A real way to get rid of varicose veins

After that terrible operation, I drank pills for several years, used ointments to prevent new complications. But when the problem is already so serious, these methods are of little use. It seemed that there was no way out, but, fortunately, last spring I stumbled upon a group of the clinic “No varicose veins” in Odnoklassniki.

There was just a competition for a free operation. To participate, I had to shoot a video with a story about my illness, about how varicose veins affect my life.I recorded the video and sent it without any expectations. After some time, I and all the participants were invited for a free examination, and then they were told that the operation was going to me, and, of course, I agreed!

Materials on the topic

It was a completely different operation – not the same as the first. The procedure is carried out using a laser, without incisions in the skin and, which I especially liked, without anesthesia. The doctor talked to me during the operation, amused me, asked how I felt.As a result, everything went well, and even no rehabilitation was required. They put on a stocking, and I immediately went on my own, as if nothing had happened. Six months later, I came to the clinic again, did an ultrasound scan, and made sure that everything was in order.

About a free operation for Anna Torkunova, they even filmed the series #LetoBezVaricose. All series with the stages of treatment of the disease can be found in the community of the clinic “No varicose veins”:

Now a year has passed. I have no edema, no bumps, and the veins that stick out are no longer visible.It became much easier for me, and not only physically. After all, I couldn’t even wear leggings before – even my veins were sticking out through the fabric. Now I can wear whatever I want, and it feels so good.

Clinic “No varicose veins”

To everyone who, like me, has encountered varicose veins, I recommend finding an opportunity and time to go to the clinic “No varicose veins”. This is a good hospital with excellent doctors. But the main thing is that the laser surgery really helped to get rid of the disease that had prevented me from living normally for so many years.My only regret is that I didn’t know about this possibility earlier!

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90,000 Why it hurts when you hit your elbow

  • Jason G. Goldman
  • BBC Future

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object with a specific point on the elbow.Why does it arise? The correspondent of decided to figure it out.

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The cause of the “electrical” pain piercing the arm is not at all a bruise of the bone, which in English is called a funny bone. Of course, there is nothing funny here. This is a pinching of the ulnar nerve, which is located in this place of the hand very close to the skin.

The ulnar nerve, which transmits signals from the brain to the muscles of the hand, runs from the spinal cord along the shoulder and forearm, branching into the hand and ending in the little finger and ring finger.

Almost along the entire length of the nerve is reliably protected from external influences by muscles and bones.

But in the region of the elbow joint, the nerve passes behind the so-called medial epicondyle of the humerus and in a narrow bony canal 4 mm long, known as the cubital canal, and located near the junction of the radius and ulna of the forearm with the humerus.

Here, the ulnar nerve is located directly between the bone tissue and the skin, so there is practically nothing to protect it.

When the elbow strikes at a certain angle, the ulnar nerve is pinched between the hard surface and the medial condyle, which causes an unpleasant sensation of numbness and “electrical” tingling.

And, since the pain does not occur in the humerus, but in the ulnar nerve itself, it spreads throughout the arm, down to the little finger and ring finger.

No matter how unpleasant this sensation may be, for most people it usually goes away quickly – it is enough to massage the elbow for a few minutes.

But imagine that the “electric bone” reminds of itself all the time, no matter what you do – as if someone is constantly striking the elbow with a small hammer, repeatedly hitting the nerve.

This is what people with so-called ulnar syndrome (or, as it is also called, cubital canal syndrome) experience.

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Prolonged phone calls can lead to the development of ulnar syndrome

This disease is not as common as carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome), which affects the wrist.

However, people with ulnar syndrome experience pain and discomfort, and in extreme cases may even lose the ability to use the hand.

It is the second most common syndrome of its kind after carpal tunnel syndrome.

Splint for the night

The difference between an awkward elbow bump and ulnar syndrome is that in the first case, the ulnar nerve is pinched at once, and in the second it is subjected to periodic shock effects or is in a pinched state for long periods of time.

For example, the syndrome can develop if the ulnar nerve constantly rubs against the epicondyle during repeated flexion and extension of the elbow, or if you keep the elbow flexed for too long – in sleep, or during prolonged telephone conversations with the receiver at the ear.

Before recommending surgery for ulnar syndrome, most doctors try non-surgical methods to solve the problem.

The most obvious advice in such cases is to avoid actions that cause discomfort.

If you have a habit of keeping your arms bent during sleep, a splint or a towel wrapped around the elbow joint will help.

If painful sensations arise during long conversations on the phone, it is worth giving up the telephone receiver in favor of a headset.

These simple changes in daily activities can bring incredible relief to those with mild ulnar syndrome.

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In most cases, the discomfort from an elbow blow quickly passes

However, according to representatives of the American Society of Hand Surgery, in some cases it makes sense to agree to surgery to move the nerve to the front of the elbow or to remove some of the bone tissue to relieve pressure on the nerve.

The problem is that there is no way doctors can come to a consensus on which approach is better – therapeutic or surgical.

Therapist from Baltimore (USA) Lee Dellon studied in 1989 a body of medical records and medical studies published over the previous 100 years, covering more than 2000 patients with ulnar syndrome who required surgery.

According to Dellon, “the approach to the treatment of the syndrome has changed over this period – if earlier doctors believed that almost every case of compression of the ulnar nerve in the elbow area should be treated with surgery, since there were no cases of spontaneous recovery, it was relatively recently discovered that some patients can be cured by non-surgical methods. “

More than 25 years have passed since then, but little has changed in this area. For example, a study published in 2014 compares four surgical methods for treating ulnar syndrome, and this year surgeons Prasad Savardecker, Katie Kindt and Mark Baratz from Pittsburgh, America published a scientific paper in which they write: there is… insufficient data at this time to determine the optimal treatment. “

So the next time you accidentally hit the armrest or the handle on the car door with your elbow, don’t worry – it could have been much worse.

Pulls the veins on the left arm

When pain occurs in the arm, as a rule, any adult can specify: a muscle, bone or vein hurts. Especially if there was some kind of injury before. So, excluding the pathology of muscles and bones, skin irritation, we are sure: “the vein hurts.”

Pain is primarily a symptom of inflammation.Inflammation of the venous wall is called phlebitis.

Causes of pain

  1. The cause may be an infection or irritation of the injected drugs, and even more so long-term administration. Sometimes, if the injection is unsuccessful, the vein can be punctured through, or the needle leaves the vein cavity when the drug is injected. And the drug gets under the skin. People say: the vein is “blown out”. This condition is not phlebitis. And although it brings discomfort, causing soreness, the swelling quickly “dissolves”.It is enough to apply dry heat.
  2. A clogging of a vein by a thrombus is also possible, with a further inflammatory process. This condition is called thrombophlebitis. As a rule, veins in the lower extremities suffer from chronic venous insufficiency and associated thrombophlebitis. Therefore, the pathology of the veins of the hand is often the result of acute processes.
  3. Again, the cause may be an injury associated with this prolonged immobilization (limitation of movement) of the limb, compression, paralysis, insect bites.

Clinically, the patient feels soreness over the vein, can feel its induration. With deep thrombophlebitis (for example, with paralysis of the hand), there is swelling of the limb, fever, it hurts a person to move his hand.

How to reduce pain syndrome

Of course, in a number of cases, for example, in case of irritation of the vessel wall by an injected drug (popularly called “burned a vein”), local therapy relieves the patient from unpleasant sensations. The area above the “diseased” vein is lubricated with an ointment containing heparin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), dry heat, physiotherapy, etc. can be prescribed.

In case of thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels, drugs are additionally prescribed inside (general conservative therapy). These are most often antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, thrombolytic therapy is prescribed. They also use drugs that strengthen and protect the vascular wall, venotonics (after an acute period), drugs that improve hemodynamics (thinning the blood), improve tissue nutrition, etc. With deep thrombophlebitis, the patient is dealt with by a vascular surgeon. Treatment should be comprehensive: a combination of local and general.However, in any case, only a doctor should make all appointments!

We must not forget that the main function of the vessels in our body is nutrition and blood supply to organs. Of course, when one vessel suffers, another takes over its function. For example, when deep veins are affected, superficial ones dilate in order to cope with the entire volume of blood. And in chronic pathology, we see varicose-dilated superficial veins (for example, on the legs). But this does not mean that we should not treat a diseased vein.

If a vein on the arm hurts

Pain in a vein may occur when blood stagnates in certain parts of the vein. In addition, blood clots are possible. There is a painful sensation during palpation and swelling of the vein.

If you have pain in a vein in your arms, you should consult a vascular surgeon. Usually, pain in the veins occurs due to hard work associated with prolonged actions with the hands from one position and the transfer of weights in the hands, as well as thrombophlebitis, when a blood clot occurs in the lumen of the vein.

One of the causes of pain is deep vein thrombosis, which appears due to paralysis. At the same time, during palpation, a lump will be felt, you cannot move your hand, the body temperature rises, the vein hurts.

If a vein hurts for a long time, the best thing is to see a specialist. He will find out the reason and prescribe treatment. Otherwise, especially with self-medication, you can harm yourself, and then it will be quite difficult to recover.

Often a person suffers pain until the last moment.However, it is best to see a specialist at the first symptoms.

The cause of the pain may be infection or irritation of the injected drugs, especially if they have been injected for a long time. Sometimes, with an unsuccessful injection, the vein is pierced through, and the needle during the injection of the drug can leave the vein cavity, so that the drug gets under the skin. This condition is uncomfortable and painful, but the swelling will quickly dissipate, especially if you apply dry heat.

The vein can be blocked by a thrombus, which will lead to an inflammatory process. This condition is called thrombophlebitis. Usually, veins in the legs suffer from thrombophlebitis and chronic venous insufficiency, so the pathology of the veins of the arm is usually a consequence of acute processes.

The cause also includes injuries associated with prolonged immobilization of the limb, paralysis, compression, insect bites.

The patient feels soreness over the vein, you can feel how it is indurated.In the case of deep thrombophlebitis, the temperature rises, swelling of the limb appears, it hurts a person even to just move his hand.

In some cases, for example, when the vessel wall is irritated by the injected drugs, local therapy is used to relieve discomfort. Above the diseased vein, the area should be lubricated with heparin ointment, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used, physiotherapy and dry heat may be prescribed.

If thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels occurs, then additional drugs are prescribed by mouth, conducting general conservative therapy.Usually they use anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and resort to thrombolytic therapy. They also use drugs that protect and strengthen the vascular wall, drugs to improve hemodynamics, drugs that improve tissue nutrition, and after an acute period, venotonics are prescribed.

In the case of deep thrombophlebitis, the patient will be dealt with by a vascular surgeon. They resort to complex treatment, combining local and general remedies.

Incorrect and untimely therapy can lead to serious complications: sclerotic changes in the walls of veins, abscesses, septic embolism.

Hands can “tell” everything about a person. And, first of all, about his health.

Many diseases affect both the skin and the condition of the blood arteries.

Very often people complain of swelling, pain, itching of the veins in their arms.

But such manifestations may indicate serious pathologies that are better cured in the early stages.

Causes of the disease

As a rule, why the veins in the arms hurt is associated with a violation of the circulatory system.

With such symptoms, it is worthwhile to urgently see a specialist, because this may indicate the development of a serious illness.

There are many factors that lead to pain in the arms and legs. Most often, doctors state several reasons.

Blood clots block the arterial cavity, thereby preventing normal blood flow.

In addition to pain, this pathology is accompanied by:

  • edema;
  • cyanosis of the skin;
  • increased body temperature;
  • superficial hypertension;
  • Vein swelling.

The main cause of the disease is considered to be stagnation of blood in the vessels, which appears as a result of low vital activity. This often leads to an increase in blood viscosity.

With this pathology, both deep and superficial veins can become inflamed. As a rule, the cause of this process is catheterization.

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Phlebitis develops depending on the place of introduction of the device, the type of drug, the time it was found.

With a catheter, an infection can enter the bloodstream, in connection with this, pain occurs, a bruise appears, the limb swells.

Symptoms of phlebitis include:

  • pain;
  • swelling;
  • itching;
  • heart palpitations
  • the outline of the venous system is strongly visible;
  • increased temperature;
  • blue – red hand color.

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Paget-Schrötter syndrome

This pathology develops as a result of blockage of the subclavian vein. Typically, this disease affects only one limb.

A common cause may be insertion of a catheter into the subclavian artery.

This pathology is manifested by the following symptoms:

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  • edema;
  • itching;
  • acute respiratory diseases;
  • cyanosis of the skin;
  • clear manifestation of the network of blood arteries;
  • heaviness in the limbs;
  • loss of sensitivity.

Why are the veins in my arms swelling?

Most often, severe swelling of the veins in the arms and legs indicates varicose arteries. Basically, this pathology occurs due to frequent force loads on the arms or when the upper limbs are constantly in a hanging position.

For these reasons, there is a strong rush of blood to these parts of the body, which leads to stagnant processes.

Vein enlargement can often be seen on the hands. For thin people, this is considered the norm.

Since this group has a small subcutaneous fat layer.

Therefore, their vessels are very noticeable. If such a manifestation is seen in an obese person, you should consult a doctor.

  • genetic predisposition;
  • Parks-Weber-Rubashov syndrome;
  • great physical activity;
  • hormonal disorders.

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How to get rid of this?

It will not be possible to completely cope with the unpleasant sensation on your own.

But there are several ways to alleviate the condition:

  1. The simplest thing is to raise your hands up.
  2. Take pain relievers.
  3. Apply ice to the affected area.
  4. Tightly wrap the affected limb with an elastic bandage.

At the initial stage of vein disease in the arms and legs, hirudotherapy helps well.For diagnosis, you should consult a phlebologist or a vascular surgeon.

In the clinic, treatment is carried out in the following ways:

  • drug treatment;
  • laser therapy;
  • scleropathy;
  • surgical intervention;
  • ultrasound therapy.

The most effective and painless method to cure varicose veins on the hands is laser therapy.

This method consists in “gluing” the vein.The blood ceases to flow into it, the vessel disappears after a while. The same effect is achieved with scleropathy.

Only the vein “sticks together” as a result of a special substance introduced into its cavity (sclerosant).

At the present time, surgical intervention is prescribed only as a last resort. And only if this is the only way out of the current situation. Often the doctor prescribes medications for the initial stage of the disease.

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As a rule, tablets, ointments, drops, capsules against bloating, pain in the veins are made from natural ingredients that have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects.

If the reason that the veins are visible is a hormonal disorder, the doctor prescribes supportive therapy along with drugs that improve microcirculation and increase the tone of the arterial walls.

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Prevention of varicose veins

Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Therefore, if there are first “bells” or a genetic predisposition, it is better to engage in prevention.

Among the measures that can prevent varicose veins, the following can be distinguished:

  1. Do not wear tight or tight clothing.This greatly impairs the flow of blood to the heart through the veins.
  2. Avoid heavy loads on the hands: do not carry, do not lift heavy things.
  3. In case of feeling of fatigue in the upper limbs, it is worth raising them. This will increase the flow of blood.
  4. It is necessary to take a contrast shower regularly. It tones well the blood vessels on the arms and legs.
  5. You must constantly eat vegetables and fruits. They have a beneficial effect on blood and vein tissue.

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Folk remedies

Varicose veins have been treated at all times.There are many means to relieve pain, reduce the manifestation if the veins are swollen and improve the condition of the vascular tissues. But before turning to folk remedies, you should consult your doctor.

  1. Kalina. It is necessary to regularly brew tea from berries, viburnum flowers. The use of such a drink (always with honey) improves blood and vascular condition. As a result, the veins become less visible.

Green tomatoes. Fresh, unripe tomatoes are cut into pieces, covered with problem areas, strongly wrapped with a bandage.

Such compresses are made at night. Filmed in the morning. You need to perform such procedures every day.

It is only possible to successfully deal with the problems of veins in the arms and legs with an integrated approach and a timely visit to a doctor. In order to prevent the development of pathology, it is recommended to lead a healthy lifestyle and get rid of excess weight.

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Why do the veins on the arms hurt? Causes of the disease, treatment and prevention

Pain in the veins is a common ailment in middle-aged and older people.It appears with a sedentary lifestyle. Why do the veins in the arms hurt? There are many reasons for this phenomenon. This may be due not only to normal fatigue, but also to a serious illness. These sensations should not be ignored. The methods of treatment are described in the article.

Common Causes

Why do the veins in your arms hurt? Usually there are several sources of such sensations. Often discomfort appears due to:

  • changes in the hormonal system;
  • overweight and obesity;
  • static loads and strong physical stress;
  • bad habits – alcohol and tobacco smoking; 90,058 90,057 consequences of pregnancy and childbirth;
  • hereditary factor;
  • sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity;
  • suffered injuries of the limbs;
  • congenital vascular pathologies;
  • Wrong and unbalanced diet.

There is another important factor why the veins in the arms hurt. This is wearing high-heeled shoes. The position in which the foot is located is unnatural, therefore, the load on the limbs and blood vessels increases many times. These factors are considered the main why the veins in the arms hurt. The most common pathologies are described below.

Varicose veins

This is one of the main reasons why the arm hurts, where are the veins. Varicose veins develop due to stagnation of blood in the vessels.Due to insufficient circulation of fluid, the vessels will not be elastic. Edema may also appear.

Pain with varicose veins is usually aching. There may be a feeling of heaviness and distention in the lower legs. In advanced forms of the disease, convulsions appear, spider veins appear. The skin takes on an unnatural color. Symptoms often appear in the evenings. In addition to the hereditary factor, the risk of the disease is in people who have to be on their feet for a long time. In women, this pathology develops after hormonal contraceptives.

If varicose veins are not treated, ulcers form on the skin, which are not so easy to get rid of. The walls of the painful vessels will be thin and will gradually burst. Such a neglected form can be fatal. It is not always possible to stop the disease even at an early stage. This disease progresses slowly but inevitably. With an advanced form, surgical intervention is required, this can lead to disability.

Varicose veins appear on the hands. This is due to strong physical stress or overheating.Pain manifests itself in the place of the hands. Veins swell, become embossed. Often the vessel is clearly visible even on a finger. These signs lead to numbness of the limb. It will be more difficult to hold something in your hands.

Thrombophlebitis of superficial veins

This is also one of the common reasons why veins in the arms and legs hurt. With this pathology, severe pain and swelling appear. It often develops in the presence of varicose veins. Respiratory ailment can lead to thrombophlebitis. Symptoms include pain in the veins under the knee and in the ankle area; in acute form, the ailment manifests itself in the form of redness.If there are veins on the hands, then this may also be associated with this ailment.

With this ailment, blood clots appear in the circulatory system, which are dangerous to human health and life. A thrombus can come off at any time, heading through the vascular system. When it enters the lungs or heart valves, a blockage occurs, which disrupts the functioning of the organ. The purulent form is especially dangerous. With this ailment, the development of sepsis, phlegmon of a painful limb, metastases of organs or the brain is likely.

Deep vein thrombosis

Why do the veins on the right arm or on the left hurt? This may be due to deep vein thrombosis. This pathology usually develops when it is impossible to lead an active lifestyle. Often the disease appears in bedridden patients, with paralysis of the limbs and with prolonged adherence to bed rest. When the stage is advanced, the vessels swell, which begin to hurt.

Many patients develop swelling and fever in painful parts of the body.If the veins in the arms hurt, then it is unlikely that the cause is precisely this ailment. This disease usually does not manifest itself for a long time until it becomes neglected. It is difficult to diagnose it, and in the later stages there is a blockage of blood vessels, which is life-threatening.

But there are symptoms when urgent help is needed. This usually occurs when:

  • pain in the veins of the legs;
  • distended veins in the thigh;
  • swelling in the legs;
  • an increase in the temperature of the legs;
  • cyanosis of the skin.

Postphlebitic syndrome

This condition is also considered to be the reason why the veins in the arms hurt when bending or in a calm state. It develops after venous ailments. Vascular patency is being restored. The blood clots begin to dissolve. But the vein valves still cannot function normally.

The disease manifests itself in the form of severe pain and swelling. Due to painful sensations, temporary lameness also appears. With the restoration of the circulatory system, pain in the veins in the arms and legs may appear.The disease is accompanied by complications – hyperpigmentation of the skin, dermal ailments, varicose veins.

Treatment

It is important not only to identify why the veins on the left or right arm hurt, but also to establish a treatment. Therapy should be carried out immediately after the first symptoms are detected. Every day leads to the progression of the disease and the occurrence of various complications. At advanced stages, treatment is already useless, and doctors only amputate a painful limb so as not to spread the disease.

Do not self-medicate. Only a qualified doctor can diagnose and prescribe therapy. Complex therapy allows to restore the state of blood vessels. Treatment options are as follows:

  • conservative;
  • operational;
  • physiotherapy.

Only a specialist is able to establish how to treat a detected disease. The patient only needs to adhere to all the prescriptions of the doctor.

Balanced diet

Before medication treatment, you need to normalize and balance your diet.This is necessary to optimize the stress on the body. The diet should include foods with vitamins A, B, C, E, calcium, selenium. Nutritionists and doctors advise to reduce the amount of food high in cholesterol.

Measure must be observed. You need to eat less fried, spicy, smoked, pickled, sweet, fatty. The ideal menu consists of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, dairy products. With constant problems with stool, varicose veins are also likely. If you have them, then you should not eat simple carbohydrates and animal fats.

The patient needs to consume cereals and vegetable fiber every day. You also need to drink more pure water and juices. It is better to completely eliminate alcohol. You should not use energy drinks, soda and other non-natural drinks.

Medicines

After the doctor has found out why the vein on the hand hurts, treatment is prescribed. Therapy may include medication. Anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs that thin the blood and strengthen blood vessels are often prescribed.If the vein is swollen and sore, then ointments or creams are used to relieve pain and eliminate inflammation.

There are also drugs in the form of tablets or injections that allow you to thin the blood, eliminate pain, have a preventive effect on the appearance of blood clots, strengthen the venous walls, and eliminate edema. With the help of phlebotics and venotonics, the elasticity of blood vessels is restored, the trophic state of tissues and blood microcirculation improves.

Anti-inflammatory medicines can reduce pain in the veins, remove swelling and improve overall well-being.Anticoagulants protect against blood clots. There is a group of blood thinners. More liquid blood passes through the circulatory system more easily and does not stagnate.

Surgical treatment

When traditional methods have failed, the surgical method is used. Currently, doctors are opting for minimally invasive treatment options. This procedure consists in minimal surgical intervention in the body. The painful vessel is not completely eliminated, but only closed from 2 sides, which stops the passage of blood through it.This is how small vessels are treated.

Effective laser treatment, which is considered an ideal option for eliminating trophic ulcers. Venectomy is the complete removal of a painful vessel. In modern clinics, this procedure has not been used for a long time, since it is an outdated method. Thrombectomy is indicated for individuals at high risk of pulmonary embolism, infection, and other complications.

Sclerotherapy is an operation similar to laser therapy. The essence of these methods is the same – to close the painful vessel and prevent the movement of blood in it.Only then is not heating the vein applied, but the introduction of a special agent that glues the walls of the vessels. This method is used for dilated small vessels and asterisks. In advanced cases, various surgical methods are combined.

Physiotherapy

Painful sensations in the veins are treated by deep penetration of magnetic fields. This eliminates inflammation in the blood vessels, relieves pain, and reduces swelling. Local blood circulation improves. Therapy with weak discharges of electric current helps to stimulate the tone of the walls of blood vessels, eliminates pain, allows you to expand blood vessels, which is necessary to improve blood circulation.

UHF-therapy allows to eliminate inflammation, reduce edema. It also increases immunity, blood and lymph circulation in the body. The work of all body systems is normalized.

There are many other methods of physiotherapy, but they are all complementary therapies. They also help restore blood vessels and improve their performance. Physiotherapy is used only with basic treatments.

Prevention

A healthy lifestyle, the use of medicines prescribed by a doctor and traditional medicine can prevent pain in the veins.Rubs, compresses, hand baths are used.

Effective apple grinding: 1 kg of apples are crushed, boiling water (1 liter) is added. Infusion is performed for 2 hours. After cooling, mix until smooth. The mixture is rubbed into the painful part once a day. Using effective preventive measures is affordable and safe.

Palm and hand (pain in the palms and hands)

A common question asked by people with painful sensations in the palms and hands is when and to which doctor should you seek help?

If you have a hand injury and after a course of appropriate treatment the painful sensations do not go away, most likely, this is the beginning of the development of joint disease or the possible consequences of vascular disorders.

Hand pain

Pain syndrome arises from prolonged work at the computer, perhaps you are a musician, or is your work associated with a monotonous movement of your hands, after which swelling appears? This constant stress on the joints of the hands can lead to pinching of the nerve endings in the wrist. The cause of painful sensations can be diseases of the spine – intervertebral hernia, osteochondrosis.

You can start taking pain relievers, which, of course, will bring you relief, but this is temporary.Without eliminating the cause of the pain, you will not be able to enjoy life as before, continue to work, play with children. The pain will return sooner or later!

Neglecting your own health and letting the disease take its course, you open the way for serious joint diseases!

Important information:

Dear patients! If you are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , you need to see a rheumatologist.