Unexplained pain in index finger

Introduction

Introduction According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine meridians, the fingertips of the five fingers have acupoints, and they are closely related to the internal organs. If there is a fingertip that feels particularly painful, it indicates that there is something wrong with the internal organs associated with this acupoint. Index finger pain: There is a Shangyang point on the index finger associated with the large intestine. If there is constipation and the finger is deeply painful, the large intestine may have problems.

Cause

Cause

Excluding trauma, constipation and pressing this finger deeply painful, the large intestine may have problems.

The index finger corresponds to the lungs and large intestine meridians, which can reflect the health of the liver, lungs, stomach and large intestine; the pain of the index finger may indicate lung and colon disease, accompanied by sore throat, cough, fever, sweating, shortness of breath, dry mouth, toothache. People with symptoms of diarrhea or constipation should always press the index finger of both hands to stimulate the lungs and large intestine meridians.

Examine

an examination

On the index finger, there is a Shangyang point related to the large intestine. Pinch the nail base and press it firmly and turn it to feel if there is any special pain.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

A person with a small finger pain: it is a problem with the heart or the small intestine. On the side of the ring finger, the fingertips of the little finger have less punch points and the other side has Shaoze points. Shao Chong is closely related to the heart, so when you have a heart attack, press the fingertips of the little finger to ease the attack. Shaoze is the meridian point of the small intestine. When the small intestine is not good, you can press the fingertip.

Middle finger pain: There is a middle punch on the middle finger, which is located in the pericardium surrounding the heart. When the heart can't stand because of the heat, it will feel pain here.

Thumb pain: The lesser acupoints in the thumb are closely related to the lungs. If the lungs have a disease, this part will hurt and jump.

Ring finger pain: May be a sore throat or headache. There is a Guan Chong point on the Sanjiao Jing of the ring finger. When you have a fever, you can take this part.

On the index finger, there is a Shangyang point related to the large intestine. Pinch the nail base and press it firmly and turn it to feel if there is any special pain.

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