The causes of thumb joint swelling and pain may be related to tenosynovitis, joint dislocation or fracture, osteoarthritis, gout and so on.
1. Tenosynovitis: Early on, patients feel pain and stiffness in the joint, which can be relieved after activities; as the disease progresses, the pain will gradually worsen.
2. Joint dislocation or fracture: If the joints are dislocated or fractured due to direct or indirect violence, symptoms such as swelling, pain, and limitation of activities at the joints may occur.
3. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of the joints, which is mainly characterized by joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and restricted movement.
4. Gout: Typical symptoms of acute gouty arthritis are redness and burning of the joints and their surroundings, obvious swelling, accompanied by severe pain.
It is recommended that people with swollen and painful thumb joints consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.