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What Causes Soreness In The Fingers And The Big Toe?
Starting about 2 months ago my fingers and my big toe have been getting sore, especially my left ring finger. It s the worst at night sleeping and when I wake up. Then it pretty much goes away. The left big toe gets sore when I run a lot or play basketball. I m acitive and 56.
Fri, 26 Apr 2019
Hello,
Soreness of the toes & fingers commonly occurs due to Rheumatoid Arthritis/OA, Gout. You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined, get CRP, anti-CCP, ESR, Joint fluid tests, Blood tests for uric acid, X-Ray (Joints), USG done.
Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected.
In the meantime do regular exercises(walking, biking, knitting), avoid food containing high purine content. Maintain a healthy weight as per BMI.
Sometimes soreness of fingers & toes occurs due to Dactylitis (PSA), an immune system disorder.
Medications like NSAIDs, corticosteroids effectively reduce the discomfort. Take medications under your local treating doctor & go for follow up treatments as well.
Physiotherapy is effective, stay away from anxiety, stress & tensions. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Soreness of the toes & fingers commonly occurs due to Rheumatoid Arthritis/OA, Gout. You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined, get CRP, anti-CCP, ESR, Joint fluid tests, Blood tests for uric acid, X-Ray (Joints), USG done.
Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected.
In the meantime do regular exercises(walking, biking, knitting), avoid food containing high purine content. Maintain a healthy weight as per BMI.
Sometimes soreness of fingers & toes occurs due to Dactylitis (PSA), an immune system disorder.
Medications like NSAIDs, corticosteroids effectively reduce the discomfort. Take medications under your local treating doctor & go for follow up treatments as well.
Physiotherapy is effective, stay away from anxiety, stress & tensions. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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