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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.
Another hand-related condition called Dupuytrenâs contracture can also increase your risk of developing trigger finger. In Dupuytren's contracture, the connective tissue in the palm of the hand thickens, causing one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand. Long-term conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are also sometimes associated with trigger finger. Read more about the causes of trigger finger.