Doctors and researchers use the term Dupuytren’s disease interchangeably with Dupuytren’s contracture, a medical condition that affects the palmar fascia, the fibrous tissue between the skin and the palm. This condition causes fingers to curl towards the palms, making daily tasks difficult. While the exact cause of Dupuytren’s disease remains undetermined, some scientists suggest that… Continue reading Exploring Dupuytren’s disease cause & Treatment Alternatives
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Recognizing the Signs of Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders tend to be quite difficult to diagnose and resolve due to the wide variety of symptoms involved that can sometimes be easily confused with other health diseases. In this blog post, we are going to discover the signs of autoimmune disorders and common symptoms and signs related to autoimmune diseases resulting in their… Continue reading Recognizing the Signs of Autoimmune Disorders
Early Signs of Dupuytren’s Contracture and How it Impacts Life
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition that slowly causes the connective tissue under the skin of your palm to thicken and become a scar-like nodule, limiting the activity of your hand. However, although Dupuytren’s isn’t always painful, it does limit movement. The thickened tissue pushes some fingers – usually your ring and pinky fingers – to… Continue reading Early Signs of Dupuytren’s Contracture and How it Impacts Life
Why Are Men More Likely to Get Dupuytren’s Contracture than Women?
Dupuytren’s Contracture is far more common in men than in women, and we wanted to look at why that is the case. Before we jump into that, let us confirm what Dupuytren’s Contracture is and how it comes about. The condition starts as either a lump or nodule on the hand. It is progressive; as… Continue reading Why Are Men More Likely to Get Dupuytren’s Contracture than Women?
How Dupuytren’s Contracture Affects typing?
If you type for a living and have been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s Contracture, you will know that carrying out your job is almost impossible. If you can’t straighten out all your fingers, can you type? I don’t know about you but I can’t. When you suffer from Dupuytren’s Contracture, you develop a lump on your… Continue reading How Dupuytren’s Contracture Affects typing?
What is the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment?
Before we get into the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment, let us cover a few important pieces of information. Dupuytren’s Contracture affects the hand and fingers, starting as a lump or nodule on the hand. The condition is progressive, and as it worsens, it causes a cord to develop between the nodule and the joints on… Continue reading What is the best Dupuytren’s Contracture treatment?
Why Does Dupuytren’s Contracture Hurt?
Dupuytren’s Contracture is the development of a hard lump on the palm of the hand. The condition is progressive; as it worsens, the hardened tissue pulls down on the finger, making it bend unnaturally. The sufferer is then unable to straighten the finger all the way. In most cases, Dupuytren’s Contracture is not painful at… Continue reading Why Does Dupuytren’s Contracture Hurt?
Is Dupuytren’s Contracture A Sign Of Cancer?
The condition Dupuytren’s Contracture starts as a hardened lump or nodule on the hand. As the hardened lump develops, it causes a cord to develop that pulls the finger down towards the hand’s center. Despite the fact that a lump forming Dupuytren’s Contracture is not a sign of cancer, it is a benign skin condition.… Continue reading Is Dupuytren’s Contracture A Sign Of Cancer?
Who is Most at Risk of Contracting Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a bit of a hidden disease to most. It is not as common as other hand or finger infections that can be suffered, so it is not as familiar. Dupuytren’s Contracture starts as a hard nodule or lump in the palm of your hand. As the disease worsens and the nodule gets… Continue reading Who is Most at Risk of Contracting Dupuytren’s Contracture?
10 Facts and Tips For Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture will stop you in your tracks if you need to use your hands or fingers in any way. The condition makes simple everyday tasks a real challenge and, in some cases, completely impossible. Let’s take a close look at some facts about this unknown condition: Dupuytren’s Contracture is also known as Vikings Disease… Continue reading 10 Facts and Tips For Dupuytren’s Contracture