Why Do My Hands and Feet Joints Ache?
Joint pain in the hands and feet is a common phenomenon in orthopedics, and there are many reasons for it, such as bone hyperplasia, gout, rheumatic diseases, etc. When these diseases occur, they can cause severe pain symptoms, making it difficult for some patients to even hold chopsticks, and some patients need to take analgesics to relieve the pain. So what is the cause of joint pain in the hands and feet? Let's take a look below.
Firstly, rheumatic or rheumatoid diseases can cause pain in the small joints of the limbs, accompanied by migratory pain and deformity or swelling of the joints. Secondly, gout can also cause multiple joint pain in the toes and fingers, with possible deposition of uric acid salts, leading to gout and the formation of aseptic masses in the joints of the toes and fingers. CT scans can be used to determine whether the pain is caused by elevated uric acid levels. Thirdly, osteoarthritis mainly manifests as joint pain in the toes and fingers, accompanied by nodules at the joints.
1. Elevate your hands both during the day and at night to ensure blood flow back to the heart. 2. Maintain a light diet and avoid high-salt foods. Drink water regularly, even when not thirsty, to avoid dehydration. 3. Perform hand exercises such as clenching and stretching your fingers for ten minutes after waking up to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.
Pay attention to temperature changes and add warm clothing to avoid cold exposure to the knees and joints. Avoid taking cold showers, especially in summer, and use warm water instead to protect your joints. Regular exercise of the joints is also essential for preventing finger joint pain. Simple exercises like bending and stretching your fingers can be done anytime and anywhere to effectively prevent the occurrence of finger joint pain.
