Swelling of finger joints may be caused by trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. The cause of the symptoms should be further clarified and the swelling should be reduced by medication and other means.
1. Trauma: After the finger is traumatized by external force, due to stagnation of lymphatic vessels and veins, impaired reflux and other factors, the patient may appear finger joints swelling, pain and other symptoms, early on the affected area can be iced to promote vasoconstriction, while trying to elevate the affected limbs, if necessary, you can take ibuprofen, diclofenac and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relief.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease, which can involve the peripheral joints including the finger joints and cause joint pain, joint swelling and other symptoms, can be relieved by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and meloxicam, and at the same time, should be taken to control the progress of the disease with drugs such as cyclophosphamide, adalimumab, etanercept and so on.
Drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician. Swelling of the finger joints may also be caused by other reasons, and it is recommended that patients go to orthopedics, rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for further consultation and standardized treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.