Pain in the hand Can be tendinitis.
To determine the specific cause of a pain in the hand, a detailed physical examination performed by the doctor together with the clinical history of the patient and possible complementary exams such as radiography.
Certain issues should be investigated such as the presence of work and recreational activities, dominance of the hand (right-handed or left-handed) and the mechanism of trauma when present.
Pain in the hand can have different causes and not just tendonitis. To determine the cause, the doctor will make a detailed assessment of where exactly the pain is, how long it lasts, in which situations it is most frequent and the association with moving and performing certain activities.
Note this pain and the issues raised above better before consulting the doctor.
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