My wrist hurts when I wake up in the morning

For some elderly people, wrist pain often occurs when they get up in the morning. In fact, this problem is likely caused by arthritis. As we all know, arthritis is a very common orthopedic disease, which is caused by staying in a dark and humid environment for a long time, or frequently using cold water to wash clothes. But there are different types of arthritis.

1. Rheumatoid arthritis

If you hear a crackling sound when you move your wrists, it may be a symptom of arthritis, which often occurs in women aged 20 to 45.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are often migratory pain (the location of the pain is uncertain). Pain, swelling, and stiffness mostly occur in the wrist area, and joint sensitivity, swelling, and pain occur simultaneously, and the disease occurs symmetrically (such as both wrists and both knees).

2. Gouty arthritis

Gout pain is often felt in the thumb. It is mainly due to purine metabolism disorder in the body induced by eating seafood and drinking alcohol.

In the acute phase, patients experience local redness, swelling, and severe pain that is unbearable. In the chronic stage, patients may experience symptoms such as pain and joint deformity.

3. Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease and a type of chronic systemic autoimmune disease. Its main symptoms are joint pain and swelling. Small joints such as the hands, wrists, and feet are most easily affected. It mainly affects the synovial membrane of the joints, followed by the serous membrane, heart, lungs, eyes and other connective tissues. If not treated in time, it may even cause damage to multiple organs, seriously threatening your health.