Swelling of the finger joints

If the joints at the ends of our fingers are swollen, it is likely that we have rheumatism or arthritis. Rheumatic diseases and arthritis often occur in the elderly or those who work with their hands. If you suffer from these two diseases, your fingers will experience swollen and painful joints, or your fingers will feel cold. If you want to avoid these two diseases, you must take preventive measures in your life.

What are the causes of finger arthritis?

[Reason 1] Arthritis caused by bacterial infection, suppurative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis caused by autoimmune or allergic reactions, gouty arthritis caused by metabolic disorders, and traumatic arthritis caused by trauma, etc.

【Reason 2】Osteoarthritis, which is the most common finger arthritis

[Reason three] Osteoarthritis of the joints is also one of the reasons. The main manifestations of this condition are: swelling, and bony growths in the joints - bone spurs. It often occurs at the end joints of the fingers, but can also occur in the joints between the fingers. Hyperplastic arthritis usually occurs in older people, often over 40 years old, first appearing in one or several fingers, and then affecting other fingers. The affected joints may become red, swollen and painful. Morning stiffness is common and can be severe but lasts only briefly, less than 20 minutes. X-ray examination showed bone hyperplasia.

How to prevent finger arthritis

1. Eat more foods containing histidine, such as rice, wheat and rye. Histidine helps remove excess metals from the body. Eat more foods rich in carotene, flavonoids, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-containing compounds. You can also eat more sulfur-containing foods such as garlic, onions, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

2. Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus, eggs, garlic, and onions. Because sulfur is needed for the repair and reconstruction of bones, cartilage and connective tissue, and sulfur also helps in the absorption of calcium.

3. Eating fresh pineapple regularly can reduce infection in the affected area.

4. Make sure to eat some vitamin-rich foods every day, such as flax seeds, rice bran, oat bran, etc.

5. Avoid taking iron or multivitamins containing iron. Because iron has been linked to pain, swelling, and joint damage. The bioalkali in nightshade vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, etc. and tobacco, can aggravate arthritis symptoms.

6. Live a regular life, eat moderately, and avoid dry and hard stools.

7. Arthritis patients should not use iron pans for cooking frequently. People who are used to cooking with iron pans and those with rheumatoid arthritis are prone to relapse of old diseases, and the iron content in serum decreases after the onset of the disease.

Exercises for arthritis in fingers

1. Exercises to maintain maximum joint mobility: Exercises to maintain joint mobility should be performed gradually, more than 3 times a day.

2. Finger curvature: Bend your fingers, use your other hand to move your fingertips as close to the palm as possible, and then push the entire bent finger down toward the palm to stretch the back of the finger joint.

3. Finger strengthening: Place your hand flat on the table, move your fingers toward your thumb, and use your other hand to pull your fingers in the opposite direction. This will strengthen the finger muscles.