Swelling of finger joints may be rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis and others, such as trauma, bone tumor, tendon sheath cysts, etc. According to the causes, anti-rheumatism treatment, anti-osteoporosis, anti-gout treatment, surgical treatment, etc. can be given.
1. Rheumatoid arthritis: usually symmetrical swelling of proximal interphalangeal joints and metacarpophalangeal joints, which may be combined with morning stiffness, treatment usually requires anti-rheumatic therapy, such as methotrexate, leflunomide, prednisone, etc.
2. Osteoarthritis: usually swelling of the distal interphalangeal joints, it needs to promote cartilage repair, anti-inflammatory pain relief, anti-osteoporosis and other treatments, and it can be treated with Loxoprofen Sodium, Glucosamine, Osteotriol, Vitamin D3 and so on.
3. Gout: it can be manifested as redness, swelling, heat and pain of the affected joints, which can be triggered after eating high-purine food, and the blood uric acid level may be increased, and the treatment can be loxoprofen sodium, febuxostat, phenylbromarone and so on.
4. Others: local trauma, tendon sheath cysts, local bone tumors, etc. may occur in enlarged knuckles, and can be treated with surgery if necessary.
It is recommended to consult a doctor to clarify the cause of the enlarged knuckles, and follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication and other treatments, so as to avoid delaying the condition.