Finger, Hand, And Wrist Problems, Noninjury: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• An injury to your finger, hand, or wrist: Go to the topic Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries.
• Injury from cold exposure: Go to the topic Cold Temperature Exposure.
• Sudden hand swelling: Go to the topic Allergic Reaction.
• A fingernail problem or injury: Go to the topic Nail Problems and Injuries.
• A rash on your hands: Go to the topic Rash, Age 11 and Younger or Rash, Age 12 and Older.
• Swelling of your hand and you are pregnant: Go to the topic Pregnancy-Related Problems.

Yes

Do you have pain or stiffness in your finger, hand, or wrist?

Yes

Do you have swelling in your finger, hand, or wrist?

Yes

Do you have numbness or tingling in your finger, hand, or wrist?

Yes

Do you have pale, white, blue, or cold fingers or hands?

Yes

Did you have or do you now have weakness or decreased movement or strength in a finger, hand, or wrist?

Yes

Do you have signs of infection in your finger, hand, or wrist?

Yes

Do you have a finger or thumb that snaps, pops, or locks during normal movement?

Yes

Do you have a lump or bump on your finger, hand, or wrist?

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	November 13, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer