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Finger movement
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Finger movement
by Scotstudent, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
For some time now I have had trouble opening my hands flat. Recently, I have noticed I can not open bottles easily, and my hand at rest has all fingerson or near my palm. To open them more is very uncomfortable, and if I try to hold my hands flat for more than a few seconds, they become tired and painful. The pain ceases when the fingers rest back on my palm.
Do you know what causes this?
Do you know what causes this?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-RPS, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Scot:
Sorry that your having problems with you hand. My best advice is to see a neurologist to get a full examination and evaluation. There are many diseases that can induce a "claw hand". These are muscle diseases, systemic diseaes (such as scleroderma, arthritis), congenital abnormalities, etc. It is best to see someone who can do the proper exam and take a good history.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Sorry that your having problems with you hand. My best advice is to see a neurologist to get a full examination and evaluation. There are many diseases that can induce a "claw hand". These are muscle diseases, systemic diseaes (such as scleroderma, arthritis), congenital abnormalities, etc. It is best to see someone who can do the proper exam and take a good history.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Member Comments (2)
by Scotstudent, May 26, 2001 12:00AM
In case it is relevent, I am only 23, and this hs been happening since the birth of my eldest in 1996.
