Osteoarthritis of the fingers is generally difficult to heal on its own and symptoms worsen with age, requiring active treatment to slow the progression of the disease.
Osteoarthritis of the fingers is a degenerative disease, and its pathological changes cannot be reversed. It is characterized by joint pain, restricted movement, and nodular hyperplasia, and the symptoms worsen with age. With active treatment, the symptoms can be relieved and the progression of the disease can be slowed down, but it cannot be cured by itself.
Commonly used drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as indomethacin and diclofenac sodium. In general, it is necessary to reduce the activities that strain the joints of the hand, such as playing basketball, boxing, keyboarding, etc..
If there is discomfort, timely orthopedics or rheumatology to seek medical treatment, active treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to take drugs, do not blindly abuse drugs.