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Try one of these related symptoms.
Palm pain of the left hand
Palm pain of the right hand
I have pain in my palms
Burning pain in palms
About the Symptom
It describes any pain sensation in the palm, the area between the fingers and wrist on the gripping side of the hand. Pain can be aching, sharp, or dull in nature.
Possible Causes
Generally, Palm hurts can be related to:
- Hand Eczema
People who come into contact with harsh soaps and detergents are especially likely to develop this skin issue.
- Fabry Disease / Lysosomal Storage Disorder
Fabry Disease is a rare genetic condition caused by a problem with the GLA gene, which leads to a lack of an important enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A. This causes fatty substances to build up in the body, affecting the skin, heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Symptoms can include burning pain in the hands and feet, small dark red spots on the skin, and trouble sweating. If not treated, it can lead to serious problems like kidney failure, heart disease, and strokes.
- Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is usually caused by an injury, disease, or problem with the somatosensory nervous system. This is a common long-term pain condition that greatly affects a person's quality of life. The nerves in this system are what let us feel things like temperature, pressure, and pain. This type of pain often feels like a burning, tingling, sharp, or stabbing sensation. It can be triggered by light touch or cold, and can be constant or come and go. It can also get worse when resting or at night. Neuropathic pain is often caused by viral infections like post-herpetic neuralgia, cancer, blood vessel abnormalities, alcoholism, diabetes, nerve pressure, nerve damage from surgery or accidents, and neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and shingles.
- Acute Porphyria
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are you experiencing pain in your palms?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how severe was the pain in your palms at its worst?
- Which of the following best describes how your pain in your palms appeared?
- How often do you experience pain in your palms?
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 4, 2025
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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 29(11):p 462-469, June 1, 2021. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00190