If left untreated, trigger finger can become permanent. If the affected finger or thumb becomes stuck in one position, it can make day-to-day tasks more difficult. However, trigger finger is curable without surgery in most cases.
Often times, if the condition comes on suddenly after a particular activity, it will go away on its own. ... If the condition has become painful and caused finger stiffness, persisted for longer than six weeks, or if the patient is diabetic, surgical treatment is usually needed.
Trigger fingers are more common with certain medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetes. Repeated and strong gripping may lead to the condition. In most cases, the cause of the trigger finger is not known.
Initially, people can treat trigger finger at home with remedies including cold packs, resting, and over-the-counter medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Massaging the involved area of the palm gently followed by cold pack application can be helpful.