Symptoms of Hand Pain

Symptoms of Hand Pain

Symptoms of Hand Pain

What other symptoms might occur with hand pain?

Other symptoms may occur with hand pain. Additional symptoms vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, hand pain due to a serious infection that has spread to the blood may be accompanied by swelling, fever and chills, as well as redness and warmth around the affected area.
Other symptoms that may occur with hand pain include:

• Arm or wrist pain
  
• Bruising or other discoloration
  
• Decreased grip strength
  
• Difficulty performing fine motor movements, such as writing or keyboarding
  
• Drainage or pus
  
• Fingernail problems, such as bruising under the nail or detachment of the nail
  
• Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches, and pains)
  
• Lacerations, abrasions, sores or lesions
  
• Lumps or bumps along the finger
  
• Numbness
  
• Reduced range of motion or movement of a joint
  
• Stiffness
  
• Swelling of the hand or joints
  

Symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition

In some cases, hand pain may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have these other symptoms:

• Change in color or sensation of your hand or fingers after cold exposure
  
• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
  
• Inability to move the finger, wrist or arm
  
• Partial or total amputation of a finger(s)
  
• Red, warm and tender skin, especially with a red streak up the arm
  
• Serious burn
  
• Severe hand, wrist or finger pain
  
• Uncontrolled bleeding or deep laceration
  
• Visible deformity of the hand, wrist or a finger