Sudden inability to straighten fingers is a disease that some people may encounter, and children may also have this condition. Adults generally experience this condition, which may be due to symptoms of tenosynovitis. If a child experiences this condition, there may be various reasons. What is the reason for a child's sudden inability to straighten their thumb?
1、 What's wrong with the child's thumb suddenly not reaching straight
The sudden inability of a child's fingers to stretch or straighten can be related to muscle spasms caused by various reasons, or it may be due to deficiencies in trace elements such as vitamins and calcium, electrolyte imbalances caused by dehydration, or it may be due to the underdeveloped brain command system in infants, often resulting in involuntary hand clenching. Parents need to conduct relevant tests based on their child's other discomfort symptoms, such as blood electrolyte and trace element measurements.
2、 What should I do if my child's thumb suddenly cannot be extended straight
If the child is healthy after birth and has no physical illnesses, and now the thumb button cannot be extended, it may be caused by tendon damage after injury. You should take her to the orthopedic department of the hospital for examination and treatment, and if necessary, surgical correction is needed. Don't be confused anymore, take your child to the hospital for treatment immediately. For bone diseases that require correction like this, the earlier intervention, the better the effect.
If parents find that their child suddenly cannot straighten their fingers, they must take it very seriously. If it is just a temporary alternative muscle injury causing this condition, then the problem is not very big. However, if such symptoms occur due to some bone diseases in the child, they must seek medical attention as soon as possible.
