blood vessels popping in fingers

[sun03]

in the last two weeks i have had three blood vessels just pop in my fingers. i was not doing anything out of the ordinary. what could be causing this? should there be a cause for concern?

[Freedomgirl11]

Sorry don't know where all the strange characters came from in my earlier post

[Freedomgirl11]

I have just started to have this happen. Twice in one week in a finger on my right hand and then my left thumb. It's always at the joint and isn't painful but I can't bend the finger when it happens. I can't find anything concrete on the web so will ask my doctor.

[leah725]

I am relieved to find this post. I am overall healthy, overweight, always had normal BP's, and labs.  Since turning 40, Im now 42, I've had to have partial hysterectomy for pre-cancer, gastritis, GERD and mild fatty liver.  

Anyway, I had grapped an Espresso drink and headed out I to run errands. I went to grab a shopping cart and noticed my thumb felt numb and awkward. I then went to grab something off the shelf and my grasp was a little weak in my thumb?  It felt very strange and thought it was neurological/pinched nerve?  When I got home, my thumb looked bruised but was not painful?  The bruising went away 24 hours later and I have a small white bump on my  thumb joint?  This is very concerning  after googling symptoms? I'm thinking & really hoping its a popped blood vessel? Everything points to vascular?  I'm a worrier unfortunately and my husband told me to wait & see if it happens again before running to the doctor?  But I have an upcoming appt to get checked out in a few days.  I  truly feel this might be a random occurrence with no underlying issues?  I read on here that it might be related to caffeine, but I drink it everyday?

[Btiberio]

Like many of you that responded, I too have had this on going problem for about 15 years. I am 56, 143Ibs, always been in decent shape, female but I have had high blood pressure for about 10 years now. I didn't read any that had high blood pressure. Most have normal or low. I too have been to the doctors, was tested for arthritis but that came back negative. Doctors don't seem to care. I started out with my fingers popping every once in a while. Thought it was from all the yard work I use to do. I've been a vegetarian for about 7 years. For the last 2 years It has also been happening in my feet, especially after I take a long walk or go for a jog/run. It can happen without doing either too. Its always on the bottom of my right foot, just below the top part of the foot, in the middle. Its tender & I can feel a small ball & its blue. I can't rub it as it hurts to touch it. I'm so aggravated with this. My plan is to go to my new primary physician & hopefully he will give me a referral to see a cardiologist. Will update when I have some info.

[Hevski]

I have hypertension apparently. I have just been told I have Diabetes.

[Mag84]

The dexterity of the fingers helps many individual to function in different areas in life including at home, at work, in school and so on. When the function of the fingers is compromised, it can be disrupting for many because of the pain, the inflammation and the swelling that renders the hand immobile for a time. This is what happens when a popped blood vessel occurs in the finger.
Popped Blood Vessel in the Finger
Also known as paroxysmal finger hematoma or Achenbach’s syndrome.
This is a skin condition and not a cardiovascular condition.


This is a rare condition with very few reported incidences.
The condition is characterized by a spontaneous hemorrhage involving the hands especially the palm or the finger’s volar surface.
The onset is sudden or is a result of a minor injury.
The condition is also characterized by symptoms such as intense burning pain, localized swelling and inflammation, as well as localized bruising or hematoma.
The cause of the condition is unknown and is considered harmless medically.
How to Treat a Popped Blood Vessel in the Finger
Treatment is similar to those observed for the treatment of localized hematoma.


The condition often resolves on its own with conservative treatment.
Cold compress may be done initially to help relieve the burning pain felt on spontaneous hemorrhaging.
Warm compress can be applied to the affected hand or finger to aid in the absorption of pooled blood causing the hematoma.
Pain medications may be taken but caution needs to be observed especially with analgesics that can further cause bleeding. Medical consultation is recommended for the proper prescription of pain medications.
Avoid use of aspirin or any blood thinners to avoid further aggravating the hemorrhage. If consequently taking aspirin or any blood thinners for a certain medical condition, consultation with a physician is advised.
Avoid contact sports or activities that can pose a risk of injuring the hands or rupturing blood vessels in the finger.
Recurrence of hemorrhage or popping of the blood vessel in the finger is possible and care is needed to avoid further incidences.
Symptoms of a Popped Blood Vessel in the Finger
Onset of this condition is sudden or may follow after a minor injury.
Sudden onset of intense burning pain felt in the hand or finger.
Sudden localized swelling.
Sudden localized inflammation and redness of the hand or finger.
Bluish discoloration on the affected hand or finger.
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[jodyleigh]

I have also been experiencing this for several years with no clear diagnosis.  It occurs on by hands, feet and knees...most often in the finger and toe joints and on the front of my knees, but it has also happened at the base of my palm and on the side of my foot. I am a female, age 47, thin, with blood pressure on the low end of normal.  I often feel the results of poor circulation with cold hands and feet.  I have many allergies, including gluten.  I have been described as having a "haywire immune system,"  by my GP while in my 20's.  I suffer hormonal & scent-triggered migraines and I also have Antiphospholid Antibody Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse.  My father had a brain-stem stroke while in his late 50's which left him "locked-in" his body for 11 years.  My father also suffered with migraines.  As you would imagine, after my father's tragic stroke, I am terrified of anything blood related.  Just recently, my 20 year old daughter has experienced 2 instances of a blue fingernail. (Raynauds? idk) Once while she was hiking in the Adirondacks and just today while outside doing a college track practice work-out on a cold rainy October day.  My daughter also suffers from migraines.  Once she became neurologically confused after a routine dental cleaning bringing us to the ER where the confused doctors leaned towards a migraine.  Crazy, scary stuff we have!

[Puffyfinger]

This answers it and we can all relax. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22915534