What are the causes of swelling and pain in the thumb joint?

People will experience many illnesses in their lives. Have you ever experienced swelling and pain in the thumb joint? As the saying goes, the fingers are connected to the heart, so if the pain comes, it will be really painful. Not only that, but it will also seriously affect a person's normal life and work. There are many reasons for joint swelling and pain, so in order to cure this disease, you must prescribe the right medicine and find the right cause. Today we will talk about the causes of swelling and pain in the thumb joint.

1. Overview

Joint swelling and pain refers to swelling, redness, fever and limited movement around the joints, and is the clinical manifestation of many diseases. In order to choose the medical department more accurately, it is necessary to analyze the patient's age, gender, medical history, long-term living environment, occupation and accompanying symptoms, and then make a preliminary judgment. Of course, the diagnosis must be based on a detailed physical examination and laboratory tests.

2. Causes

(1) Caused by osteoarthritis of joints

It often occurs at the end joints of the fingers, but can also occur in the joints between the fingers. It usually occurs in older people, usually over 40 years old, first appearing on one or several fingers, and then affecting other fingers. The affected joints may become red, swollen and painful. Joint stiffness is common in the morning.

(2) Caused by bacterial infection

Suppurative arthritis caused by bacterial infection, rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis caused by autoimmune or allergic reactions, gouty arthritis caused by metabolic disorders, and traumatic arthritis caused by trauma, etc.

(3) Caused by bone hyperplasia

It is a common cause of swollen and painful finger joints. Common sites of the disease are the knees, fingers, neck, lumbar spine, etc. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness (the pain will be relieved after slight activity). In severe cases, joint swelling and muscle atrophy may occur.

(4) Caused by cold, dampness, fatigue, malnutrition, and trauma

The symptoms may be caused by aseptic inflammation of the joints due to long-term cold, humidity, fatigue, malnutrition, trauma, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital to check their rheumatic factors to rule out the possibility of rheumatism.

3. Treatment methods

(1) You may consider applying local hot compresses and taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as nimesulide, ibuprofen, etc. Closely observe local changes and go to the hospital for examination and treatment if necessary.

(2) Keep a good mood and develop an open-minded and optimistic attitude and character; lead a regular life, have a regular routine, and get enough sleep; strengthen physical exercise, run in the morning and walk in the evening, combine work and rest, and avoid fatigue; do not eat spicy, greasy, fried, raw, cold, hard, salty, or sour food; do not overeat, and eat until you are 80% full.