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Trigger finger is usually caused by swelling of one of the tendons that run along your fingers and thumbs, although the exact reason why this occurs isn't fully understood.
Symptoms of Trigger Thumb. 1  A âpoppingâ pain when you bend or straighten the end of your thumb. 2  Your thumb sticks in a bent position and in severe cases has to be pulled straight. 3  You feel tenderness when you press on the base of your thumb.