Why Do My Fingers Feel Tingling, Swelling, and Pain?

Numbness and pain in the fingers is a common symptom, which is mainly related to nerve numbness. For instance, compression of the nerves in the fingers due to cervical spondylosis or prolonged compression of the fingers can lead to poor blood circulation in the fingers, resulting in numbness and pain. When experiencing numbness and pain in the fingers, applying heat and moving the fingers can help promote blood circulation. If the pain persists for a long time, it is advisable to visit a hospital for further examination and treatment. The causes of numbness and pain in the fingers can be attributed to the following aspects:

This condition is commonly observed in patients with chronic diabetes or those who frequently expose their hands to chemicals or cold water. Peripheral neuropathy typically manifests as numbness, swelling, and pain in the fingertips, accompanied by other sensory disturbances.

This syndrome occurs when the median nerve passing through the carpal tunnel is locally inflamed, leading to compression and subsequent numbness, swelling, and pain in the fingers controlled by the median nerve. Apart from symptoms in the fingers, there is often tenderness in the carpal tunnel area.

Degenerative changes in the cervical spine can compress the nerve roots, causing radiating pain, numbness, swelling, and weakness in the upper limbs. Besides symptoms in the hands, patients may also experience discomfort in the shoulders and neck. A CT scan of the head and cervical vertebrae can help determine if the symptoms are caused by cervical disc herniation compressing the nerves. Treatment should be initiated after diagnosis.