Dupuytren’s disease is a rare condition that affects the palm and fingers of the hand, characterized by the retraction of the palm and the resulting fixed flexion of some fingers.
Dupuytren’s disease according to Biodecoding
This disease belongs to the Third Engraving Stage: Movement and Evaluation. Often, the disease begins with a thickening of the skin of the palm which can become a hard lump or thick band.
According to biodecoding, Dupuytren’s disease is related to tension in attitudes, the inability to let go of control at work or in relationships and a certain closing off from the family.
This emotional conflict is translated into physical illness and manifests as an inability to let go of something or someone. The emotional resentment associated with this disease is the difficulty or sadness in emotional relationships which represent love and family harmony.
Dupuytren’s disease: the meaning behind the affection of the ring and little finger in the hands
The ring and little fingers are the most affected by Dupuytren’s disease. The ring finger is affected by a deal, agreement or alliance while the little finger is affected by secrets. The inability to let go of something or someone is physically manifested in the inability to unfold the hands and the lack of willingness to show the palms of the hands.
Dupuytren’s disease is a chronic condition that affects a limited number of people. It often occurs in people over 50 years old, especially in men. The disease is believed to have a genetic component, but it is also related to risk factors such as alcohol consumption and smoking.
Treatment of Dupuytren’s disease: options from physiotherapy to surgery
Treatment for Dupuytren’s disease can vary from physiotherapy and stretching exercises to surgery. The choice of treatment will depend on the degree of affectation and the severity of the disease.
In mild cases, physiotherapy and stretching exercises may be enough to prevent the progression of the disease. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the hand deformity.