How to treat menopausal finger joint tendon pain

Menopausal finger joint tendon pain can be treated with general therapy, physical therapy, medication and surgery depending on the cause. Consider and tendovaginitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other causes. 1. Tenosynovitis: If you work a lot or do frequent extension and flexion activities, it will cause inflammation of tendons and tendon sheaths, which will lead to tendon pain. At this time need to pay attention to rest, can be combined with hot compresses, massage and other physical therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac sodium can also be applied for treatment. You can also use lidocaine, trimethoprim and other closed treatment, can play a good effect. 2. Osteoarthritis: with age, the joint cartilage will degenerate and damage, can also involve the surrounding soft tissue, can also cause finger joint tendon pain. Usually pay attention to rest, pay attention to joint warmth. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be applied to treat the pain, and heat therapy and massage can also be used. If the symptoms are serious and conservative treatment is ineffective, joint fusion can be used. 3. Osteoporosis: After menopause, the level of estrogen decreases, which will cause the osteoclasts to be active, resulting in a decrease in bone mass and causing osteoporosis. In normal diet, eat more calcium-rich food and pay attention to more sunshine. Vitamin D, calcium, alendronate and other medications can also be applied, all of which can play a positive role in improving osteoporosis. There are other causes of menopausal finger joint tendon pain, you can go to the hospital to further identify the cause of the disease, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment, the above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of a physician.