In fact, the dangers of diabetic hand infections cannot be ignored. Because the blood supply of the upper limbs is richer than that of the lower limbs, the infection spreads faster and the disease progresses more rapidly. Failure to treat it in time will increase the risk of upper limb amputation. Diabetic hand infections are only a symptom of diabetic hands. a clinical manifestation.
Cause:Like most other complications of diabetes, stiff hand syndrome is ultimately caused by long-term exposure to high blood sugar levels. This condition is more likely to occur in older patients, those with longer duration of diabetes, and those with higher levels of hyperglycemia. It may also be associated with higher levels of oxidative stress. It affects people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
symptom: Diabetic rigid hand syndrome causes hand stiffness, pain, and limited movement. It may not hurt at first, but as the condition progresses, it can become more debilitating. The hallmark of this condition is a “fixed flexion contracture,” which means the joint becomes permanently bent.
As the condition progresses, stiffness may spread to other fingers and wrists, and the hand may become weak and unable to make precise movements. The skin may also become thickened and appear waxy.
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Cause:More than 20% of diabetic patients will suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It is caused by compression of the median nerve as it enters the hand through the wrist.
This compression can be caused by inflammation caused by excessive repetitive motion of the wrist muscles or other tissue structures; in patients with diabetes, the wrist tissue can undergo structural changes that may cause alignment even without the usual injury stimulus of excessive repetitive motion. Nerve compression.
symptom:You will usually feel a pinprick-like burning sensation or numbness in your fingers. This feeling is seen in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger. The pain often worsens at night. Patients are often awakened by pain while sleeping; the pain is also aggravated by movement of the wrist.
Cause:Flexor tendon stenosing tenosynovitis, also known as “trigger finger”, is not only an adverse consequence of “thumb people” who often text on mobile phones, but it is also another common diabetic hand complication.
symptom:Diabetics with trigger finger will complain that one or more fingers feel like they are locked, restricting movement, and are often accompanied by pain.
When the fingers are flexed and extended, they will get stuck in a certain part, and sometimes it is necessary to use another hand to help or bend them. At this time, there will be a “clicking” sound. A nodule is usually palpable on the affected finger, usually on the volar side. Trigger finger is more common in people with long-term diabetes.
Hand (photoAC)
Cause:Also known as palmar aponeurosis contracture, it is caused by thickening, shortening, and fibrosis of the tissue beneath the skin on the palm side.
symptom:Contracture occurs in the fingers, especially the ring finger, but other fingers may also be affected. The affected finger is fixed in a specific bent position but is not glued like a trigger finger. Swellings and nodules are sometimes palpable on the volar side as well.
Diabetes greatly increases the likelihood of a variety of hand problems, all of which can lead to hand stiffness and immobility and make daily manual tasks difficult. In severe cases, these complications can be very painful and debilitating and may require surgery.
Catching and treating diabetic hand problems early gives patients the best chance of maintaining hand mobility and strength. Good blood sugar control can be an important part of treatment and recovery, as well as key to preventing the onset of these conditions.
2024-03-11 10:47:20
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