In the past, information about a hand or wrist condition was only available from your doctor. Now, there are hospital and clinic sites, websites like WebMD, and artificial intelligence (AI), all available to the general public, mostly for free. Hand surgeon Thomas R. Boyce, MD investigated all of the options for obtaining medical information related to the hand and upper extremity.

Lumps and bumps are common in the palm of the hand. Most hand lumps are not cancerous, but patients should seek evaluation by a trained physician to make the diagnosis. Here are the most common causes of lumps in the palm.

The most common hand, wrist, and arm complaints during pregnancy and during lactation are carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Cortisone shots can sometimes help with symptoms. Corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory (anti-swelling) medication. There are different types of corticosteroids that can be given by pills or by injections.