Pain in the palm of the hand
Pain in the palm of the hand
Common causes of pain in the palm of your hand
Pain in the palm of your hand is often caused by bruising or injuring your hand.
Your symptoms might also give you an idea of what's causing the pain in your palm.
| Symptoms | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| A. Aching pain that's worse at night, numbness or pins and needles, a weak thumb or difficulty gripping | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
| B. Pain or tenderness in your palm at the base of your fingers or thumb, stiffness, clicking when you move your finger or thumb | Trigger finger |
| C. Pain, swelling and stiffness that lasts a long time, may be hard to move fingers, may have a lump | Arthritis |
| D. Sharp or burning pain, tingling or numbness, palm feels more or less sensitive to touch or heat | Peripheral neuropathy |
| Heat, pain and redness in the palms | Erythromelalgia |
Tips on how you can ease pain in the palm yourself
- rest your hand when you can
- put an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) in a towel and place it on your palm for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
- take paracetamol to ease the pain
- remove any jewellery if your hand is swollen
- stop or cut down activities that are causing the pain – for example, writing, typing, DIY or housework
- wrap a bandage around your hand to support it
- wear a splint to support your palm and ease pain, especially at night – you can get these at most pharmacies and supermarkets
- keep your hands and wrists moving with gentle exercises to help ease pain and stiffness
- After, use Metonila joint pain product for the pain
If you have pain in the palm
- do not use ibuprofen in the first 48 hours after an injury
- do not use heat packs or have hot baths for the first 2 to 3 days after an injury
- do not lift heavy objects or grip anything too tightly
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