Why Do Finger Joints Experience Pain, Swelling, and Deformation?
Pain, swelling, and deformation of finger joints may be related to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or gouty arthritis. After identifying the underlying cause, appropriate pharmacological or surgical treatment should be administered.
1. Rheumatoid Arthritis: After the body is infected with streptococcus, it produces corresponding antibodies that may attack joint connective tissue, causing joint inflammation and leading to pain, swelling, and deformation of finger joints. It is recommended to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aspirin tablets, Meloxicam capsules, and Celecoxib capsules.
2. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis often occurs in middle-aged and elderly individuals. Chronic inflammation of hand bones and joint tissues may lead to abnormal hyperplasia, sclerosis, and other pathological changes, causing pain and swelling in finger joints. If local tissue deformation is severe, local surgical repair treatment may be considered to restore normal function and form of the fingers to a certain extent.
3. Gouty Arthritis: After the onset of gout, uric acid in the body may deposit in finger joints, also causing local swelling, inflammation, and even deformation. Medications such as Colchicine tablets, Benzbromarone tablets, and Allopurinol tablets can be taken as prescribed by the doctor. If gouty tophi form, timely surgical removal is also recommended.
In addition to the above reasons, these symptoms can also be observed in conditions such as Kashin-Beck disease and chondrosarcoma. It is important to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, maintain a light diet, and avoid excessive stress on joint tissues for better recovery.
