Pain in hand joints

 

Pain in hand joints

Many people suffer from different forms of pain and discomfort in their hands. There are many causes, but the most common include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and tendonitis. When these conditions get out of control, you may find yourself bedridden as your fingers and joints are constantly sore and red and painful. If this sounds like you, here’s how to get relief and manage your symptoms.

Signs:

The early warning signs of a hand joint problem are common: swelling, tenderness, or pain in one or both fingers. These symptoms usually begin with warmth and pain, which can affect the thumb and wrist first. As you start moving further on your arm, you should see other areas become affected. Your condition may then develop into pain and tenderness in your entire arm. Other common signals include the following:

• Pain and stiffness with extended finger movements. For example, if you were trying to stretch an object without breaking it, you might feel the same pain in your wrist.
• The same pain that occurs when an ice-pick is pushed into your wrist. This pain typically goes away after a few days, but sometimes it persists.
• Pain with gripping and squeezing movements. You will see some of this during activities such as gardening, working at a keyboard or cleaning up spills.
• Showing no movement on your left side and being unable to move your right hand.
• Other possible signs include swelling, tenderness, or red pain in any parts of your hand that aren’t involved in motion. Swelling occurs due to fluid collecting under the skin and ligaments getting squeezed. Tenderness can be caused by inflammation of the underlying tissues. Redness can occur due to blood circulation under the area.

How To Get Relief:

Your initial treatment depends primarily on the cause of your pain. A combination of different therapies may help. The two main types of treatments you can try are based on where they appear in your diagnosis:

Osteoarthritis :

Osteoarthritis is the buildup of cartilage and other connective tissue under the surface of the bone. It often affects the knees and hips, but it can also affect the spine, arms, and wrists. Because certain substances can get onto your bones and cause them to rub together, such substances are called “wear and tear.” Some examples of substances that can erode your joints include alcohol, smoking cigarettes, weight lifting, taking steroid drugs, overusing exercise, and excessive use of chemicals and medications. Osteoarthritis is not a specific type of arthritis and there isn’t much research available. However, its prevalence is increasing over time, so prevention is becoming more important than ever. Treatment for osteoarthritis includes changing your lifestyle—such as avoiding excessive stress, doing regular physical activity, limiting high-impact sports, including running and tennis, and staying active. Over time, your pain should significantly improve, and your body and joints will look better overall. Soothing creams, ointments, gels, etc., which work quickly will help. While surgery may be required, this option can be done slowly and safely. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of all of these options. Rheumatoid Arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that’s usually seen along the sides of your face and throughout your body. Depending on the cause of the disease, arthritis and cancer can also coexist. This can make joint problems worse, especially if you have had previous infections and illnesses. Symptoms vary, but most commonly include pain, swelling, and pain in your hands, feet, and knees. Surgery can help manage your symptoms and allow your joints to heal.

Tendonitis

Tendonitis or inflammation of the tendons is a common problem for athletes because you need to change position frequently. Most often it occurs in the knee or hamstring muscles. In addition, tendonitis can occur anywhere in your body if it is not treated promptly. The best way to avoid injury and prevent tendonitis is to keep your knees, hamstrings, glutes, ankles, and toes straight when you play or do work in those areas in particular. Changing your position too frequently can weaken your core muscles and cause injuries in other areas including your chest, back, shoulders, neck, and face. In general, changing positions should be limited to once every six months. Avoiding overexertion, playing with tension in your muscles and joints, and resting are important steps to take to preserve your health, strength, and mobility.