Morning stiffness of the fingers may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other diseases, and the cause of the symptoms should be further clarified to take targeted treatment measures.
1. Rheumatoid arthritis: morning stiffness is one of the common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis patients, which can last for more than half an hour. It can be treated by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, meloxicam and other anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition such as adalimumab and methotrexate, as well as infrared rays, hydrotherapy and other physical therapy to relieve morning stiffness.
2. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is due to degenerative joint disease, which can lead to morning stiffness, but the duration is generally not more than half an hour, can be treated through exercise therapy, joint protection, physical therapy, supportive aids and taking diclofenac, etoricoxib and other drugs.
Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, patients with morning stiffness may also have other causes, it is recommended to the regular hospital rheumatology, orthopedics and other related departments for further consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.