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  • Trigger finger - Causes

    Trigger finger is caused by swelling affecting one of the tendons in your fingers or thumb. However it's not known exactly why the swelling occurs.

  • Rectal examination

    A rectal examination is where a doctor or nurse inserts a finger into your bottom (rectum) to feel for abnormalities. Find out why it's needed and what happens before, during and after the procedure.

  • Raynaud's

    Find out about Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes.

  • Gangrene

    Gangrene is a serious condition in which a loss of blood supply causes tissue to die. It can affect any part of the body but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers and hands.

  • Dupuytren's contracture

    Read about Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease), which affects the hands and fingers and causes 1 or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand.

  • Gangrene - Symptoms

    The symptoms of gangrene vary depending on the underlying cause. The condition can affect any part of the body, but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers or hands.

  • Orf

    Find out about orf, including what the symptoms are and when to get medical help.

  • Hand tendon repair

    Find out about when hand tendon repair is needed, how surgery is carried out, the recovery process and possible complications.

  • Antifungal medicines

    Find out about antifungal medicines, which are used to treat fungal infections such as thrush and athlete's foot.

  • Epidermolysis bullosa - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for epidermolysis bullosa (EB), but treatment can help to ease and control the symptoms.