Finger Pain: Osteoarthritis? Self-Diagnose with Symptoms

Have you ever felt your finger joints tingling or stiff in the morning?
This symptom is especially common in postmenopausal women.

To dismiss it as simple fatigue, Early signs of osteoarthritis Because it might be
It is important to do a self-diagnosis and not to take it lightly.

 

especially finger Osteoarthritis, which appears in the early stages, is easy to miss,
Because if it progresses, it can cause inconvenience in daily life.
Early self-diagnosis and management are of utmost importance.

 

 

Please review the checklist below and compare it with your symptoms.

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Osteoarthritis Self-Diagnosis Checklist

(If two or more of the following apply, we recommend consulting a specialist.)

 

• ✔️ You feel a tingling or stiffness when you move your finger joints
  ✔️ My fingers don't move well after waking up in the morning or after resting for a long time.
  ✔️ The joint area is swollen or painful when pressed
  ✔️ When you move your fingers, you hear a 'clicking' or 'creaking' sound
  ✔️ I have difficulty using my hands to fasten buttons or write.
  ✔️ Nodules or hardness can be felt around the joints
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If two or more of the above apply to you,
You should consider the possibility of osteoarthritis rather than simple muscle pain.

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Where should I go for hip arthritis treatment?

If you frequently experience symptoms of osteoarthritis or if you check off several items on the checklist above,
Orthopedic specialist consultation I highly recommend that you receive it.

Below are hospitals in Seoul that specialize in treating hip and finger arthritis.

 

- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Joint Center: Specialized clinic for hip joint diseases

- Seoul National University Hospital Orthopedic Surgery: Surgical and non-surgical treatment for various hip joint diseases.

- Chung-Ang University Hospital Joint Center: Specializing in minimally invasive artificial joint surgery

- Seoul Spine Hospital Hip Joint Clinic: One-stop treatment system for quick diagnosis.

 

Depending on your area of residence and the hospital's treatment style, it is recommended that you visit.
Especially if you frequently experience finger pain or joint stiffness after menopause.
We recommend that you visit a hospital early to receive an accurate diagnosis.

 

 

Main symptoms of osteoarthritis

 

Osteoarthritis is It is a chronic disease that occurs when joint cartilage gradually wears away.
Symptoms are mild in the early stages, but if left untreated, pain and functional decline can become severe.

 

Typical symptoms include:

 

• - Pain occurs when moving, and in severe cases, pain occurs even when still
  - Morning stiffness, a condition in which joints become stiff in the morning and last for more than 30 minutes
  - When moving the joint, a 'click click' or 'creaking' sound is heard.
  - Fingers do not bend well or movement becomes dull
  - Over time, the shape of the joint may change or a wart-like structure may develop.
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Causes of osteoarthritis

 

Just because you get older doesn't mean you'll develop osteoarthritis.
The following factors may interact in a complex manner:

 

• - Repetitive joint use (e.g., occupations that involve extensive hand use)
  - Genetic predisposition
  - Hormonal changes (especially common in postmenopausal women)
  - Obesity
  - Previous trauma or finger injury
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Osteoarthritis treatments and medications

 

Treatment focuses on pain control and maintaining joint function.
The most commonly used drugs are:

 

• - Analgesics (NSAIDs)
  - Cartilage protection supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin
  - Hyaluronic acid injection
  - Steroid injection treatment in case of severe pain
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Drug treatment varies depending on the individual's symptoms and health status.
It is safe to decide after consulting with a specialist.

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Helpful lifestyle habits and exercises

 

Light stretching or hand exercises can be a great way to maintain joint flexibility.
However, you must be careful not to overdo it when the pain is severe.

 

• - Simple stretching of clenching and unclenching hands
  - Soak your hands in warm water and massage gently.
  - Squeeze and release a soft ball (within a reasonable range)

 

 

In addition, weight control, balanced diet, and sufficient sleep, etc.
It is most effective when you take care of your overall health.

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In conclusion

 

If you have frequent pain in your finger joints, don't ignore even simple symptoms.
We recommend that you check the self-diagnosis items above at least once.

 

Osteoarthritis can be cured if detected and managed early.
It can reduce pain and greatly reduce the inconvenience of daily life.

 

If symptoms persist, be sure to consult a specialist.
It would be a good idea to also check your daily lifestyle habits.

 

 

 

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