Possible Reasons for The Following Symptoms Regarding Hand Health

Weak Grip

A weak grip is no good news for your heart health. According to a 2016 review (https://www.internationaljournalofcardiology.com/article/S0167-5273%2816%2930775-6/fulltext), decreased grip strength can mean you have heart disease. What is the relationship between weak grip and heart disease? Glad you asked. Heart disease mainly stems from high blood pressure. When your blood pressure is high, your arteries might be clogged, leading to decreased blood flow. When the muscles in your hands are deprived of oxygen and other important nutrients, they might become weak.

Tingling hands

One possible reason for tingling hands is an anxiety or panic attack. During an anxiety or panic attack, your blood vessels become narrow. This leads to decreased blood supply to various body parts, including your hands, making them numb or tingly. Another possible reason for tingly hands is carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition results from a squeezed or compressed media nerve.

Hand pain and stiffness

Hand pain and stiffness might mean the blood vessels in your hands are inflamed, causing a plethora of conditions, including lupus vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Other possible reasons for hand pain and stiffness include dermatomyositis and scleroderma.

Nails: Beau’s Lines; Terry’s Line; Vertical Ridges On Nails

If you have Terry’s Lines, you might be suffering from liver disease, diabetes, kidney failure, congestive heart failure or liver disease. Beau’s lines are usually a sign of high fever (measles, pneumonia or scarlet fever) and decreased zinc levels in the body. Vertical ridges on nails are more common late in life. As we age, our nails stop producing multiple cells, resulting in ridged nails.

Tremors

If you experience a resting tremor in one hand with decreased hand movement and stiffness, chances are you have Parkinson’s Disease. You can also experience a tremor after engaging in certain activities like eating. This type of tremor is called essential and is mostly genetic. The last type of tremor is physiologic tremor. It stems from a lack of sleep, alcohol withdrawal and high caffeine intake.

Red or Yellow Palms

Red or Yellow palms can be a sign of psoriasis. Psoriasis happens when there is high cell turnover. When you spot red or yellow palms, contact your doctor for early diagnosis and treatment.

Dry hands

If you have dry hands, you might be dealing with autoimmune disorders like diabetes and lupus. People with eczema and psoriasis are also more likely to experience dry hands.

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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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