What to do if your finger joints hurt three months after giving birth

Finger joint pain three months after delivery may be caused by tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis and other reasons. It is recommended to pay more attention to rest and improve the symptoms through physical therapy and medication.
1. Tendonitis: three months after giving birth, due to the frequent holding of the child, may lead to excessive finger activities, causing tendons or the tissues around the tendon bacterial inflammatory reaction, resulting in finger joint pain, but also may be accompanied by lesions of pain, pressure pain, restricted movement and other symptoms.
It is recommended to pay more attention to rest, avoid excessive activities, if necessary, can use Yunnan Baiyao capsules, ibuprofen extended-release capsules, etc. to relieve symptoms.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: three months after giving birth to finger joint pain, may also be due to rheumatoid arthritis, generally in the early stages of the disease will appear finger joint swelling, pain, but also the phenomenon of obvious morning stiffness.
It is recommended to reduce hand activities, can also use some physical therapy treatment, such as local hot compresses, hand warmth. However, for more serious cases, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding and use appropriate medication, such as methotrexate tablets, leflunomide tablets, etc. to improve the symptoms.
There are many causes of finger joint pain in the third month after delivery, so it is recommended that you go to the hospital to get a clear picture of the cause of the pain, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. At the same time, we should pay more attention to the balanced intake of nutrients, and avoid holding the baby in one position for a long time. In addition, the specific use of the above drugs need to be under the guidance of a doctor, do not take on their own.