Does hypothyroidism cause stiff and painful finger joints?

Hypothyroidism may cause stiff and painful finger joints. Hypothyroidism is caused by various reasons that the thyroid gland synthesizes and secretes less thyroxine, or the thyroid hormone cannot fully exert its physiological effect. Hypothyroidism may cause muscle and bone discomfort symptoms, such as muscle flaccidity and weakness, mainly involving the shoulder and back muscles, there may also be temporary muscle ankylosis, spasm, pain or cogwheel-like movements, abdominal dorsal muscles and gastrocnemius muscles may be painful due to spasm, joints are also often painful, and bone mineral density may be increased. Stiffness and pain in the finger joints. Hypothyroidism will appear in the finger joints stiffness, muscle pain, limited movement, in the cold season appear finger joint pain stiffness, should promptly go to the hospital.