Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation for Pain Relief
Trigger finger Due to excessive exercise, there is pain in the right middle finger. Every morning upon waking, the finger is bent and requires soaking in hot water to straighten it. What are the treatment and rehabilitation options?
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Due to excessive exercise, tendon sheath swelling or early fibrosis can occur, leading to a sensation of the fingers getting stuck when bending, commonly known as trigger finger. In addition to avoiding excessive exercise, allowing the tendon to glide gently (passive flexion of t...[Read More] Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation for Pain Relief
Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
Arthritis Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my fingers and lumbar spine, and I often have trouble sleeping due to joint pain in my fingers, sometimes waking up in pain. When the weather is cooler, I sometimes experience pain in my left shoulder and right knee after f...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello Joy, Diagnosis: 1. Allergic Rhinitis 2. Ankylosing Spondylitis; Inflammatory Spondylopathy: Ankylosing Spondylitis is one type of inflammatory spondylopathy. Medications: 1. Loratadine: Antihistamine for allergic rhinitis, to be taken as needed based on symptoms. 2. Rofec...[Read More] Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Doctor
Finger joint pain In the past month, I have experienced unexplained pain and stiffness in the second joint of my left middle finger. Over the last two days, I noticed that the first joint of my index finger has also developed similar symptoms. There is no swelling in the joints, ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Typically, swelling, pain, and stiffness in the proximal interphalangeal joints of a woman's hands should raise suspicion for rheumatoid arthritis. A blood test for rheumatoid factor should be conducted. If the pain is localized to a single finger joint, it is often related ...[Read More] Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Joint pain Hello Doctor, for at least 5 or 6 years, I have been experiencing intermittent redness, swelling, and pain in my finger joints. Every joint in all ten fingers has been affected at some point, and sometimes 2 or 3 areas hurt simultaneously. Typically, it starts with red...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
Joint redness, swelling, and pain lasting 2-3 days that resolves on its own can have many causes. A general serum test and a detailed medical history are necessary for diagnosis and treatment. It may be related to the autoimmune system or could be an antibody response triggered b...[Read More] Understanding Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Foot and Joint Pain: Possible Causes and Connections
Toe pain Hello, doctor. For the past six months, I've been experiencing pain in my toes at times, swelling and pain in my finger joints at other times, knee pain occasionally, and heel pain as well. I had my uric acid levels checked, and they are not high. I'm unsure if...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are many causes of joint pain, including arthritis, rheumatic conditions, or myofascial pain syndrome. Distinguishing between these diseases requires a physician's personal diagnosis and examination, so it is necessary for you to visit a hospital to identify the cause....[Read More] Understanding Foot and Joint Pain: Possible Causes and Connections
Understanding Ring Finger Joint Pain After a Fall: Causes and Solutions
Pinky finger joint pain I accidentally fell off a swing, causing pain and immobility in the joint of my ring finger.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Injuries to the finger joints can result in damage to ligaments, tendons, or bones. It is important to seek medical attention immediately to obtain an accurate diagnosis, which will allow for appropriate and timely treatment to prevent complications. It is recommended that you co...[Read More] Understanding Ring Finger Joint Pain After a Fall: Causes and Solutions
Is It Normal for Your Knee to Make Noise When Bending?
Knee joint crepitus? Is it normal for the knee to make a loud popping sound when bending during exercise? Thank you!
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal for the knee joint to make sounds when bending. Some individuals may experience pain due to cartilage wear or arthritis. If there are no symptoms of soreness or pain, there is no cause for concern. Similarly, when we forcefully bend our finger joints, they may also p...[Read More] Is It Normal for Your Knee to Make Noise When Bending?