Swelling and stiffness in the palm of the hand may be caused by trauma to the hand, degenerative osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other factors.
1. Hand trauma: when trauma causes soft tissue injury in the palm of the hand, it can lead to localized swelling, ecchymosis, stiffness and other symptoms.
2. Degenerative osteoarthritis: prolonged exertion or exposure to cold water stimulation can lead to degenerative lesions in the bony joints of the hand, synovial membrane hyperplasia and exudation can lead to swelling of the palm, and after the involvement of the metacarpophalangeal joints, it can lead to stiffness in the palm of the hand.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can involve the metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand, which can cause joint deformity, swelling, stiffness and other manifestations, and then make the palm of the hand appear to be swollen and stiff.
There may be other reasons for the swelling and stiffness of the palms, when the palms appear to be swollen and stiff, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, by the specialist to clarify the condition and then actively carry out the appropriate treatment, which will help to improve the swelling and stiffness of the palms and other uncomfortable symptoms.