What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not Treated? | Dr Chirag Patel

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• A trigger finger is referred to as the condition
  in which a finger ends up locking when bent. It
  is painful and can end up causing extreme
  discomfort to the affected people. It is also
  referred to as stenosing tenosynovitis and can
  turn into a permanent condition if not treated
  soon after its diagnosis.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• Symptoms of Trigger Finger
• Before moving on to analysing the consequences of
  overlooking the condition of the trigger finger,
  it is crucial to be aware of its symptoms.
• Here is a list of a few such signs that indicate
  the condition of the trigger finger
• Upon bending or straightening the affected
  finger, a painful snap is experienced by the
  patient.
• In the morning, the patient suffers from a stiff
  finger.
• The appearance of any kind of bump around the
  base of the affected finger.
• Inability to straighten out a locked finger.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• What if the Trigger Finger is Left Untreated?
• By labelling the condition of the trigger finger
  as a mild one, one may wish to overlook it and
  not consider any treatment options. However, just
  as is the case with any other medical condition
  neglecting and not seeking treatment can cause
  the condition of the trigger finger to worsen.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• In the case of trigger finger, the symptoms may
  appear mild. Over time, they gradually worsen
  leading to a much more severe form of the
  condition. This includes swelling and
  excruciating pain in the affected fingers.
  Additionally, one affected finger can also pave
  the way for other fingers to get affected with
  this condition.
• Since the ability to work with such a stiff and
  locked hand is almost impossible, completing
  daily tasks and doing basic chores can become a
  challenge for people affected by the condition of
  trigger finger. Hence, it is always advised to
  reach out to a specialist for effective treatment
  and therapy.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• Treatment Options for Trigger Finger
• The treatment option that any specialist might
  recommend to the affected person depends heavily
  upon the severity of the condition of the trigger
  finger.
• Here is a list of a few of the most commonly
  opted for treatment methods
• Adequate rest If certain physical activity has
  been the reason behind the condition of the
  trigger finger, it is best to take a break from
  it. Providing your affected finger with adequate
  rest would help in the process of a speedy
  recovery.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• Splints When the affected person chooses to
  reach out to a specialist, they may be prescribed
  splints to keep the finger in a still position.
• Stretching The specialist may offer stretching
  exercises to the affected person for increasing
  the mobility capabilities of the finger. This
  physical form of therapy helps with the condition
  effectively.
• Medicines Trigger finger causes inflammation
  within the body. Hence, the specialist can
  prescribe some anti-inflammatory medicines for
  the same.

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What Will Happen if a Trigger Finger is not
Treated?

• Conclusion
• While all the treatment options mentioned above
  are effective, sometimes surgery may be required
  to treat trigger fingers. For any kind of
  joint-related issue and treating conditions such
  as trigger finger, one should consider contacting
  Dr. Chirag Patel. His service includes treatment
  for knees to wrists and is quite well known in
  his area of specialization. Hence, if one is
  looking for trigger finger treatment or surgery
  contacting Dr. Chirag Patel is a must.
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