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I'm 87 And Have Developed Arthritis In The Fingers Of

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Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Question: I'm 87 and have developed arthritis in the fingers of my dominate hand.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
If you think you have developed ostheoartritis of the dominant hand I think probably you need to do a x-ray of hand to check its conditions.
You can take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements to help a bit the articulations.
You can take antiinflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and to reduce inflammation .

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Thanks. I'll get on it.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome

Wishing you good health.

Best regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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I'm 87 And Have Developed Arthritis In The Fingers Of

Brief Answer: You can take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. If you think you have developed ostheoartritis of the dominant hand I think probably you need to do a x-ray of hand to check its conditions. You can take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements to help a bit the articulations. You can take antiinflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and to reduce inflammation . Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.