Treatment of arthritis of the fingers

Hands are the most mobile and active part of our body. We carry out with their help the finest jewelry works, write, create beautiful pictures, etc. It is extremely important that they remain healthy. Our hands most often affects arthritis. Before considering the treatment of arthritis of the fingers, you need to understand what this disease is.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint. The causes of this disease can be different. Arthritis is acute and chronic. The first arises suddenly, at the most unexpected moment. The chronic form develops most often in old age.

If you become a victim of rheumatoid arthritis, your fingers may lose mobility altogether. Treatment of arthritis of the fingers is a rather complicated and lengthy process. This disease causes the accumulation of fluid in the articular cavity, resulting in the ligaments are deformed, and the precise position of the joint is disturbed. Often this leads to small dislocations, the joints of the fingers are injured. Most often this happens after 45 years. But infectious arthritis can catch you at any age.

Experts differ in the causes of rheumatoid arthritis. It is noticed that women suffer from this disease more often than men. The main factors causing the development of this disease are identified:

- genetic;

- bacterial and viral infections;

- hormonal disorders (during pregnancy, the disease can also progress).

If you suddenly get sick fingers, reddened and swelled, while the temperature increased, then do not hesitate to visit a doctor. Only a specialist, after conducting laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe a treatment.

Diseases of the fingers may not be associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The cause may be hidden in the spine. Long-term injuries also cause degenerative processes.

Treatment of arthritis of the fingers depends on the shape and nature of the disease. The acute form of the disease requires anti-inflammatory and hormonal drugs. They can be in the form of tablets, ointments or injections. Such measures are suitable for any type of arthritis, but only at the stage of exacerbation, with obvious inflammatory manifestations.

When gout, the actions should be aimed at reducing the level of purine and uric acid in the blood. Very important in this case is a balanced diet. Arthritis uses cytostatics and immunosuppressors. Just do not forget that any medicines should be prescribed only by a highly qualified specialist. Do not buy the drug, hearing an advertisement or on the recommendation of a friend.

Traditional medicine also offers the treatment of arthritis of the fingers:

- compresses based on curative mud, cottage cheese and warm sea salt;

- anti-inflammatory hand - baths with the addition of eucalyptus, calendula or thyme oil;

- the use of salad from dandelion and elderberry, fresh carrot juice, mixed with celery in equal proportions;

- green tea, as well as diuretics;

- washing hands with fruit vinegar.