What causes swollen finger joints?

Finger joints are very flexible and are the key to people's coordination of various movements. However, finger joints are used frequently and are prone to pathological phenomena due to long-term fatigue. For example, swollen finger joints are a disease with a relatively high incidence rate and have a great impact on people. So, what is the cause of swollen finger joints? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

1. Joint osteoarthritis: It often occurs in the finger joints, but can also occur in the joints between the fingers.

2. 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. Bone hyperplasia 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. In severe cases, joint swelling and muscle atrophy may occur.

4. 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. Pay attention to your diet and don't drink alcohol. You can also apply cold compress or topical ointment. Live a regular life, ensure adequate sleep, strengthen physical exercise, and take walks from time to time.

If it is gouty arthritis, it can be treated with allopurinol, rhubarb soda, topical Voltaren ointment, etc. Of course, you now need to avoid bending your fingers for a long time. You can massage yourself more, apply hot compresses, and keep warm. If you feel uncomfortable, you can apply medicated wine externally and take appropriate amount of Dieda pills internally. Only by combining these two methods can you get better. Most medicated wines for traumatic injuries can be used. If there is no medicated wine, you can apply active oil, safflower oil, etc. externally.