Symptoms of Trigger Finger
Besides the locking of the finger, the primary sign of trigger finger is pain. This pain can be so severe that it restricts your movements. Moreover, the pain can extend throughout the entire hand. Additionally, there may be a lump or “nodule” detectable near the proximal phalanx, where the finger is attached to the palm, which is usually accompanied by pain. Additionally, trigger finger can affect multiple fingers simultaneously.
If you are suffering from a persistent trigger finger, you could find yourself unable to extend the affected finger, even while using your other hand. If you have a pre-existing condition like rheumatoid arthritis in your hand, you may experience pain in other fingers. This is not caused by the trigger finger, but rather due to the original disease.