What causes swelling between thumb and forefinger?

Swelling between the thumb and index finger is less common than swelling affecting the joints. However, when swelling does occur, it’s most likely caused by De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Other conditions causing swelling in this area include: autoimmune disease.

What is the space between your thumb and index finger?

The area of skin between the thumb and the index finger is often call the “thenar webspace”. What the “webspace” looks like when a child is performing fine motor tasks is often a good indicator of muscle strength and fine motor control.

What is the muscle between your thumb and finger?

The first dorsal interosseous muscle is the largest and originates from the 1st and 2nd hand bones. It forms the contour between the thumb and index finger when looking at the top of the hand and is often the first muscle to shrink in patients with severe cubital tunnel syndrome due to damage of the ulnar nerve.

How do you get rid of pain between thumb and index finger?

Treatment

1. Rest: Support the thumb and rest it for as long as possible.
2. Ice: Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for about 10 minutes every hour for the first day.
3. Compress: Wear an elastic (ACE) bandage to reduce swelling.
4. Elevate: Keep the hand raised above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.

How I cured my De Quervain’s syndrome?

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis treatment

1. Applying heat or ice to the affected area.
2. Taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
3. Avoiding activities that cause pain and swelling.
4. Wearing a splint 24 hours a day for 4 to 6 weeks to rest your thumb and wrist.

What is texters thumb?

WHAT IS TEXTERS THUMB: Texter’s thumb also known as “Gamers thumb” or “Smartphone Thumb” is formally called De Quervain Tenosynovitis. It is the painful swelling of the tendons that control thumb movement. The tendons over the wrist go through individual tunnels.

What is the webbing between your thumb called?

syndactyly
Webbing of the fingers or toes is called syndactyly. It refers to the connection of 2 or more fingers or toes. Most of the time, the areas are connected only by skin. In rare cases, the bones may fuse together.

What is Dequervain’s disease?

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis) is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. If you have de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, it will probably hurt when you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist.