Is there a thick cord under your skin on your palm? Are your fingers curled into the palm and can’t be straightened? Is it painful to use your hands? You may suffer from Dupuytren’s disease if you can relate to these symptoms.
Dupuytren’s disease affects the palmar fascia deep under the skin. In most cases, the ring and little fingers will be affected but any of the others fingers, including the thumb, can be involved, . Dupuytren’s disease is associated with smoking, drinking, repetitive minor trauma, and manual labour.