A: The biotic factors of the desert biome include the living organisms, such as plants and animals, that call the desert home, while abiotic factors include the elements and resources to support life, such as sunlight, water and air.
Finger cramps are also caused by fingers that feel like they need to be cracked or popped due to excess pressure in the joints. In other cases, a more serious disease may cause finger cramping, such as osteoarthritis or even vitamin deficiencies.
The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured. Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that can cause muscle twitches, seizures, cramps, tingling, and more. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition of the hand tissue that causes the fingers to curl. Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden. Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx.