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Is Stiffness In The Finger Joints Upon Waking A Sign Of Arthritis?
Question: At night hands seem to curve at night ,it seems they lock up on me. In the morning i have tp stretch/ pry my fingers to spread out, is this a sig on arthritis
When straightening my fingers, the pain is severe.
When straightening my fingers, the pain is severe.
Brief Answer:
This is sign of arhritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes, this is one ot he typical signs of arthritis at its early stage and most common types are rheumatoid arhritis or spondiloarhritis. Other types include autoimmune disorders. You should start with some tests to verify exact type so that treatemnt can be started if required. At this point,try to stretch every morning your hands and finger for few minutes,have hot baths in the morning, take nonsteroid painkillers and avoid excessive keyboard typing. You ned to do xrays of hands, check your rheumatoid factor in blood and urate acid in blood,this will rule out rheuamtoid arthritis. Wish you good health. Regards
This is sign of arhritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes, this is one ot he typical signs of arthritis at its early stage and most common types are rheumatoid arhritis or spondiloarhritis. Other types include autoimmune disorders. You should start with some tests to verify exact type so that treatemnt can be started if required. At this point,try to stretch every morning your hands and finger for few minutes,have hot baths in the morning, take nonsteroid painkillers and avoid excessive keyboard typing. You ned to do xrays of hands, check your rheumatoid factor in blood and urate acid in blood,this will rule out rheuamtoid arthritis. Wish you good health. Regards
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