My son's fingers are all a little different than normal in that each finger looks like he has mallet finger (I guess) the finger tips are all curled in and so are his thumbs and they don't straighten out like normal. He was born this way, does not seem to be in any pain or anything. One day his father straightened his thumb out and I think it didn't hurt as much as it freaked my son out and then he popped it back. What is this? Is this a sign of some sort of arthritis or something?
2007-06-20 05:36:00 · 2 answers · asked by JP 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Since it didn't hurt, I don't think it's arthritis. Your pediatrician or general practitioner could probably tell you more. Does your son have any other symptoms?
2007-06-20 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken him to the doctor, you need to. Also research both family histories, especially if arthritis runs in your families. I wouldn't try to bend them, you could damage nerves or bones. and that could be very painful if it is arthritis or who knows what. Possibly if it is Arthritis, he is somewhat used to being in pain and bending accentuated it. Arthritis is VERY painful, constant agony, I have it, but don't let others know. It hurts constantly. He could have rheumatoid arthritis which is deforming and the most painful of all of them. DO NOT TRY TO BEND HIS FINGERS!!!!! Take him in for testing, you need to see what it is and possibly get him some meds to help with inflammation and pain, whatever, but you need to get him in to be tested so you know how to help and care for him and his fingers.
2007-06-20 12:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by Maalru3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋