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21 Apr 18

Arthritis of the toes

Arthritis of the toes manifests itself as discomfort and pain; symptoms and treatment depend on the cause that caused it. It is mainly felt in the joints when weather conditions change. There is swelling, redness and a local increase in temperature in the area of ​​the thumb. The process then spreads to the other toes.

Often the disease develops after poisoning. Symptoms of the disease usually appear 7-10 days after the signs of intoxication disappear.

Provoking factors can be acute infectious diseases: ARVI, influenza, “childhood” infections (measles, rubella, chickenpox). Signs of joint inflammation appear after 10-14 days. Specific infections (tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea) can also cause the development of arthritis. And also injuries.

With gout, due to metabolic disorders, uric acid salts are deposited in the joints of the foot. Crystals injure soft tissues, leading to inflammation. Arthritis of the big toe is more common.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system perceives connective tissue as foreign and produces antibodies that cause symmetrical destruction of the joints, similar to erosive polyarthritis.

Damage to one joint is monoarthritis, involvement of more than 2 joints is polyarthritis. First, pain occurs in the joints of the first toe, then the pain syndrome can spread to all toes. There is swelling of the joints, redness of the skin over them, a local increase in temperature, and stiffness during movements.

Depending on the cause, the clinical picture of different types of arthritis differs. With rheumatoid lesions, morning stiffness is observed and joint deformity occurs.

Arthritis of the first toe due to gout

With gouty arthritis, the pain increases with walking, physical activity, and errors in diet (eating large amounts of meat, wine, spicy foods).

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the joints is destroyed. Pain and swelling increase with movement and walking.

Psoriatic arthritis - along with joint manifestations, there are characteristic skin symptoms.

To determine the type of arthritis it is necessary to:

A thorough examination of the patient (determine the presence or absence of joint deformities, symmetry of the lesion, signs of inflammation of the joints, damage to other organs and systems).

Collecting anamnesis (specify the duration of the disease, the presence of similar changes in relatives, connection with infection).

  • CBC (nonspecific inflammatory changes are determined in the form of an increase in the number of leukocytes, an increase in ESR);
  • blood biochemistry (increased CRH, rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by the appearance of rheumatoid factor, gout is characterized by high levels of uric acid);
  • microbiological research to determine the causative agent of the disease;
  • serological method (determine the presence and level of antibodies to various infectious agents);
  • study of the composition of intra-articular fluid (obtained by puncturing the joint).
  • Instrumental types of joint examination:
  • radiography (the cheapest research method with minimal radiation exposure);
  • CT (a more accurate and expensive method, allows you to detect changes in joints at an early stage, high radiation exposure);
  • MRI (as accurate as the previous method, no radiation exposure);
  • arthroscopy (invasive method);
  • Ultrasound of joints (auxiliary method).
  • Therapy differs significantly depending on the form of arthritis. Some types of drugs are universal and are used to treat all forms, while others are effective only for certain forms of arthritis.

    NSAIDs (analgin, ibuprofen, ketorol, diclofenac, nise) are used to reduce pain and other signs of inflammation. The disadvantage is the negative effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive organs.

    Glucocorticoids (kenalog, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone) are injected directly into the joints.

    For rheumatoid arthritis, basic therapy is used (cytostatics and immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids, gold preparations, sulfonamides, drugs, D-penicillamine).

    Treatment of the infectious process that caused arthritis (antibiotics, sulfonamides, antivirals, etc.).

    Chondroprotectors. Used after the inflammatory process has subsided. Promotes the restoration of cartilage tissue. The course of treatment is 6-12 months.

    Ointment for finger arthritis may contain NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, and chondroprotectors.

    The range of physiotherapeutic procedures used for arthritis is very wide. Apply:

  • magnetic therapy;
  • mud therapy;
  • paraffin therapy, ozokerite applications;
  • electrophoresis;
  • phototherapy;
  • phonophoresis;
  • baths.
  • Exercise therapy, massage
  • It is better to have a massage before physical exercise. The patient can be taught self-massage techniques. Muscle relaxation, which is achieved through massage, greatly facilitates the exercises. Rolling a rolling pin and walking on a massage mat improves blood circulation in the joints of the feet.

    The exercise therapy complex is selected individually. The patient’s age, the presence of concomitant diseases, the degree of motor impairment in the joints, and physical fitness are taken into account. When conducting exercises, you should focus on pain sensations. When they appear, stop doing the exercises and switch to movements that do not cause discomfort. Swimming has a beneficial effect on arthritis patients. Water helps relax muscles; movements in an aquatic environment are much easier to perform than under normal conditions.

    Foods prohibited (left) and allowed (right) for gout

    It is necessary to normalize body weight, since excess weight creates additional stress on the feet.

    For arthritis, spicy foods, smoked foods, chocolate, sweets, and citrus fruits should be excluded from the diet. Limit flour, canned foods, saltiness, and alcohol.

    It is recommended to consume foods rich in calcium (cottage cheese, hard cheeses), phosphorus (fish, especially sea fish), and vitamin D (egg yolk, cod liver).

    Jellied meat (contains collagen, phosphorus, calcium), gelatin, and fruits have a good effect on joint tissue.

    For gout, limit the consumption of meat, wine, beer, and give preference to fermented milk products, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

    Arthritis of the toes can be treated with folk remedies. Application of white clay applications relieves inflammation of the joints. For a course of treatment, 10-12 procedures of 30-60 minutes are recommended.

    Applications of grated raw potato or black radish gruel help.

    Honey cakes and the application of medical bile relieve swelling and joint pain.

    To relieve symptoms of arthritis, lubricate the affected joints with heated fir oil. To enhance the effect, wrap the foot in cellophane on top and put on woolen socks.

    Surgery

    Used for severe joint deformities. It is not advisable to use for chronic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, gout), as it does not eliminate the cause of the disease.

    Shoes for arthritis should be comfortable, help relieve the arches of the feet, and not cause compression of the foot or discomfort. If there are deformities, it is better to use custom-made orthopedic shoes or use orthopedic insoles and toe inserts.

    When walking, it is advisable to use a support cane or badik to reduce the load on the feet.

    In case of exacerbation of the disease, the load should be minimized, the feet should be rested, even bed rest.

    Arthritis of the toes is an inflammatory disease manifested by damage to the corresponding joints. With some types of arthritis, patients suffer not only joints, but also internal organs - heart, kidneys, liver.

    Arthritis often leads to disability. Therefore, it is so important to seek help from a specialist at the first signs of illness.

    In the vast majority of cases, arthritis of the toes begins to develop in both men and women after 60 years of age. However, some types of arthritis can occur even in early childhood.

    Each arthritis has its own characteristics, but these diseases are united by common symptoms:

    Night pain. Any type of arthritis is characterized by a special pain regime: pain in inflamed joints occurs at rest at night - usually between 3 and 5 am;

    Swelling of the joints. Inflammation of any of the four toes except the big toe most often occurs with rheumatoid arthritis. In this case, the joints of the lower extremities always become inflamed symmetrically (for example, both little fingers);

    Reactive arthritis, which begins with inflammation of the joints of the big toes or adjacent second toes;

    Gouty arthritis, one of the first signs of which is unbearable pain in the toes;

    With psoriatic and less commonly with reactive arthritis, sore fingers swell from tip to base and become like sausages;

    Changes in the skin over sore joints. Almost always, the skin over the affected joints turns red or bluish and becomes hot to the touch.

    In some cases, patients may also experience other accompanying symptoms of arthritis of the toes:

    Moderate increase in body temperature up to 38C (usually with rheumatoid or reactive arthritis);

    Conjunctivitis (an additional symptom of reactive arthritis);

    Restless sleep, insomnia;

    Decreased appetite, weight loss (with rheumatoid arthritis).

    As any arthritis develops without adequate treatment, patients experience irreversible deformation of the toe joints.

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    Causes of arthritis of the toes

    Depending on the type of arthritis, the impetus for its development may be one or several reasons:

    Hereditary factor. This predisposition to the disease is characteristic of psoriatic and gouty arthritis. But despite this, in patients with gout the disease may not manifest itself at all if they lead a healthy lifestyle. And the development of gouty arthritis in them can be provoked by abuse of alcohol or “purine” foods (meat, meat soups, offal, beans, chocolate, wine);

    Infections. This factor in the development of the disease is characteristic of reactive and rheumatoid arthritis. Most often, reactive arthritis is a consequence of latent sexually transmitted infections. The development of rheumatoid arthritis is also based on infections, but most often the provocateurs are influenza, sore throat, and acute respiratory infections;

    Injuries. Arthritis of the toe can be caused by household injuries such as dislocations and fractures. “Occupational” arthritis can occur in athletes, dancers, etc.;

    Load on the legs. Arthritis can be triggered by increased pressure on the joints due to excess weight, regular heavy lifting, improperly selected shoes, flat feet;

    Chronic stress. In combination with an infectious disease or injury, stress can become a trigger in the development of psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis.

    Treatment for arthritis of the toes

    A whole range of medications are used to treat arthritis:

    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen, diclofenac, indomethacin, etc.). These remedies help reduce inflammation and pain in the joints;

    Chondroprotectors (glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, arthra, artroflex, chondro, etc.). These drugs contain substances that help restore the structure of damaged joint cartilage;

    Compresses (dimexide, bischofite, medical bile). Used for external use to reduce inflammation in joints, for a moderate analgesic effect and as a warming agent.

    During treatment for some arthritis, your doctor may prescribe additional medications, such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or other medications.

    For rheumatoid and gouty arthritis of the toes, in addition to medications, patients must be prescribed a special diet. In these diseases, there is a clear relationship between the consumption of certain types of foods and exacerbation of the inflammatory process.

    For rheumatoid arthritis, doctors recommend limiting, or better yet eliminating, wheat, corn, citrus fruits, and dairy products from the diet. Patients benefit from eating fish, seafood, vegetables, fruits, buckwheat and some other foods.

    Patients with gout are strongly advised to exclude or severely limit the consumption of meat, sausages, canned food, any broths (except vegetable ones), fatty fish, legumes, sour varieties of vegetables, chocolate, coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages.

    After the inflammation has been relieved, with stable remission, patients with arthritis of the toes may be recommended some types of physiotherapy: therapeutic mud, paraffin therapy, etc. In the absence of contraindications, therapeutic massage and/or therapeutic exercises may also be prescribed.

    Arthritis is a serious inflammatory disease that, if left untreated, can lead to disability. Timely diagnosis, seeking advice from a rheumatologist and correctly prescribed treatment allow patients to stop the disease and lead their normal lifestyle for many years to come.

    Author of the article: Muravitsky Igor Valerievich, rheumatologist

    Causes, types, symptoms and treatment of arthrosis of the legs

    Arthrosis of the legs is represented by damage to joint tissues, which is degenerative-dystrophic in nature. With this pathology, cartilage tissue is destroyed. Often the disease develops due to excessive stress on the joints, monotonous constant repetitions of one movement.

    Arthrosis of the lower extremities, causes

    Also, factors that provoke the occurrence of arthrosis of the leg joints include:

    • microtraumas;
    • previous operations;
    • metabolic disease;
    • flat feet;
    • hypothermia;
    • overweight;
    • heavy load on the joints of the legs;
    • wearing uncomfortable shoes;
    • hereditary diseases;
    • injuries to ligaments and joints.
    • Symptoms of diseases of the joints of the lower extremities

      It is not difficult to diagnose arthrosis: the disease is characterized by bright, recognizable symptoms. Common diseases of the leg joints include arthrosis and arthritis. Let us consider separately the symptoms of each pathology.

      Arthritis manifests itself with the following symptoms:

    • increased temperature in the affected joint;
    • redness;
    • fast fatiguability;
    • pain when walking;
    • joint stiffness in the morning.
    • With rheumatoid arthritis, the patient complains of the following symptoms:

    • joint stiffness. Often this symptom appears after a night's sleep, after prolonged inactivity of the limbs. The feeling of stiffness may not go away for up to an hour;
    • redness of the skin at the site of the sore joint;
    • swelling;
    • increased skin temperature at the site of inflammation;
    • pain;
    • flu symptoms. They appear only in some cases.
    • Psoriatic arthritis manifests itself:

    • severe swelling that resembles a sausage;
    • change in skin color to blue-purple.
    • People with gout complain of painful inflammation of the joints.

      Arthrosis of the legs manifests itself:

    • crunching in the joints;
    • joint pain that occurs during exercise;
    • pain syndrome.
    • Arthrosis of the lower extremities, taking into account localization, is usually divided into the following types:

    • Coxarthrosis (damage to the hip joint). This damage to the joints of the legs is represented by degenerative changes in the cartilage and bone tissues of one or both hips. Such changes occur due to insufficient nutrition of the joints and excessive load on the lower extremities. The pathology develops even at working age and, if left untreated, leads to disability.

    • Gonarthrosis (damage to the knee joint). Inflammation covers the knee area. The disease is more often diagnosed in women and is accompanied by pain and impaired joint mobility. This pathology is recorded in 8–20% of people. The disease is difficult to treat due to the duration of the therapeutic course.
    • Osteoarthritis (damage to the ankle joint). The cause of the pathology is a violation of the mutual sliding of the bone and cartilage tissues of the ankle. Against the background of degenerative-dystrophic disorders, severe deformation of the foot occurs, and marginal osteophytes are formed.
    • Arthrosis of the toes. With this pathology, damage is recorded to the joints of the big toe, as well as several small joints of the leg (polyarthrosis, Kellgren's disease). When the toes are affected, doctors do little research to rule out other diseases: gout and interphalangeal arthrosis have similar symptoms.
    • Types of arthrosis of the foot joints:

    • arthrosis of the metatarsal bones;
    • arthrosis of the heel. Pain accompanies every step;
    • arthrosis of the phalanges of the toes. This disease most often affects the thumb and little finger;
    • arthrosis of the midfoot. If the inflammation is advanced, it is painful for the patient to rest on the arch of the foot.
    • The disease develops due to constant wearing of incorrectly selected shoes, neglect of the body, and bad habits.

      Arthrosis of the talonavicular joint

      Let's consider the question of what arthrosis of the talonavicular joint is and how the disease manifests itself. As a result of ankle injury, arthrosis of the talonavicular joint often develops. You can get it at a young age of 20 years). The disease develops due to the impact of excessive stress on young legs that are still growing. The disease also develops after sprains and bruises.

      Chronic arthrosis of the talonavicular joint is more often recorded in women 40–50 years old. Diagnosis involves the use of an x-ray method. The disease develops in 3 stages:

    • It manifests itself as periodic pain in the back of the foot, pain during physical activity, and rapid fatigue.
    • Intense pain. The head of the metatarsal bone thickens and osteophytes form.
    • The deformation of the joint is pronounced, the thumb is immobilized. Movements of the thumb are only possible towards the sole.
    • Osteoarthritis of other joints

      Osteoarthritis of the chest develops for the following reasons:

    • constant sitting;
    • scoliosis (curvature of the spine);
    • excessive physical activity;
    • hormonal disorders;
    • excess weight;
    • problems with blood vessels;
    • bad habits;
    • stress.
    • The disease manifests itself as intercostal pain, pain in the back, and pain in the upper abdomen. The patient has difficulty breathing. This lesion is characterized by the following syndromes:

      There is also a feeling of a lump behind the sternum. If the mid-thoracic spine is affected, pain is felt on the right side, as with pancreatitis, cholecystitis. With sternocostal arthrosis, pain in the xiphoid process also appears.

      Arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint

      This pathology is quite serious. It occurs in older people. In young patients it occurs after injury. Symptoms of the disease appear gradually. An aching, dull pain occurs in the jaw joint after mechanical stress or during hypothermia. The following symptoms of the disease are also observed:

    • facial asymmetry;
    • restriction of jaw movements;
    • headache;
    • hearing loss;
    • soreness of the dentition. the pain is inexplicable;
    • numbness of the lower lip, cheeks, tinnitus;
    • the presence of painful seals in ligaments and tendons.
    • Arthrosis of the sacroiliac joint

      The sacrum is represented by five fused sacral vertebrae. Doctors also call this joint the sacral joint. Arthrosis of the sacral joint is the cause of impaired mobility. The pain in this pathology is aching in nature; it appears after exertion or hypothermia.

      Arthrosis of the sphenodvicular joint

      The sphenolvicular joint is represented by a complex joint that includes the following bones:

      With the development of arthrosis of the wedge-shaped joint, treatment is carried out in several ways (conservative, surgical). If left untreated, the entire foot hurts and it becomes difficult for the patient to move.

      Stages of development of leg joint pathology

      Each of the above types of arthrosis occurs with similar symptoms and has several stages of development. Let us consider in more detail the stages of development of arthrosis of the legs, taking into account the location of the lesion.

      For coxarthrosis, experts distinguish the following stages:

    • First. She is characterized by pain of low intensity. Pain syndrome occurs after increased load on the hip joint. It disappears quickly after resting the joint. The ability to work is not impaired, but there may be difficulty walking up stairs.
    • Second. The pain syndrome is moderate, localized on the surface of the thigh, and can reach the knee. The pain is caused by sudden movements, an attempt to stand up.
    • Third. The pain is excruciating and almost impossible to endure. They occur even with the slightest movements. The patient loses his ability to work and can only walk on crutches. Such a patient is given 1st or 2nd degree disability.
    • Stages of development of gonarthrosis:

      1. With arthrosis of the legs in the first stage, moderate, slight pain occurs when walking, descending, or ascending. The pain goes away after rest. There are no restrictions on the movements of the knee joint.
      2. The second stage of development of the pathology is characterized by moderate pain, stiffness of the knee joint, the appearance of a limp, and muscle wasting.
      3. The third stage is manifested by very severe pain, valgus deformity of the knee with the presence of an unaesthetic outgrowth, varus deformity accompanied by abnormal development of the knee joint.
      4. Osteoarthrosis (damage to the phalangeal joint, ankle, polyarthrosis) also develops in three stages:

      5. At the first stage, after minor physical exertion, the leg in the ankle area swells and slight pain appears, which can be felt along the shin, along the surface of the foot.
      6. The second stage of development of arthrosis of small joints is characterized by constant pain, crunching in the legs while walking, and impaired mobility. Marginal growths of articular surfaces appear.
      7. At the third stage of this disease, the motor ability of the foot, lower leg, and toes is limited. Very severe pain occurs after the slightest load on the joints, and large growths of bone tissue are observed. The joint can only perform rocking movements.
      8. Experts recommend starting treatment for the disease immediately after the first signs of arthrosis are detected.

        Main symptoms of pathology

        The development of arthrosis is indicated by the following symptoms:

      9. Pain that can vary in intensity. It spreads to the knee, thigh, foot, lower leg, and toes. The pain syndrome can be barely noticeable, moderate, severe, almost unbearable.
      10. Discomfort, stiffness of movement during walking, during prolonged standing, when climbing stairs, running, and various physical activities.
      11. Limitation of joint mobility. It can be minor or strong.
      12. Aches, crunches in the lower extremities, which are accompanied by pain.
      13. Swelling of the periarticular tissues. Swelling can be seen visually, nodules, changes, disruption of bone cartilage, and narrowing of the joint space may be observed. Experts detect these symptoms through radiography.
      14. If your leg is swollen or inflamed, you need to consult a specialist. He must study the pathology, find out where the inflammation came from, how it develops, and then prescribe the appropriate treatment.

        Joint pain does not always appear with arthrosis. Therefore, the diagnosis must be made by a specialist after conducting a series of studies. To detect arthrosis of the leg, the doctor may prescribe the following diagnostic methods:

      15. radiography;
      16. ultrasonography;
      17. CT scan;
      18. Magnetic resonance imaging.
      19. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe instrumental diagnostics, which consists of using an LED conductor. This method is invasive.

        How to deal with leg joint disease? For arthrosis, treatment is characterized by duration. Damage to the leg joints should be treated comprehensively, including measures aimed at:

      20. vasodilation;
      21. pain relief;
      22. introduction of joint nutrition.
      23. After solving these problems, the specialist monitors the rehabilitation period and prescribes preventive measures to prevent the secondary development of the disease.

        Therapy for arthrosis of the extremities involves:

      24. Pain relief. It is carried out through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), analgesics, narcotic painkillers (in very severe forms of pathology, when the pain becomes unbearable). Experts prescribe medications aimed at eliminating pain and inhibiting the production of enzymes that have a destructive effect on the joint. The most popular drugs are “Diklak-gel”, “Ibuprofen-gel”, “Voltaren-Emulgel”, “Ketanov”, “Diclofenac”, “Meloxicam”, “Lumiracoxib”, “Triamcinolone”, “Diprospan”, “Rofica”, "Betamethasone", "Hydrocortisone".
      25. Cartilage restoration. Therapy involves the use of products that contain chondroitin and glucosamine: Stoparthrosis, Arthra, Teraflex, Alflutop, Structum, Rumalon, Dona.
      26. Vasodilation. The joint has no blood vessels. Its nutrition is carried out through intra-articular fluid. When this fluid is absent, an enzyme is released that dissolves cartilage fibers. To speed up the flow of intra-articular fluid into the joint cavity, vasodilator medications are needed (Trental, Stugeron).
      27. Blocking enzyme production. To block the production of enzymes that promote the breakdown of cartilage fibers, doctors prescribe Piaskledin.
      28. Lubricating joints. For this purpose, hyaluronic acid is used. Experts recommend the following drugs: “Ostenil”, “Synvisk”, “Gialurom”, “Fermatron”.
      29. Enzyme suppression is also carried out using proteolysis inhibitors (Gordox, Kontrikal).
      30. Vasodilation and improved microcirculation are also achieved through warming ointments and compresses. The drugs “Dimexide” and “Bishofite” are used.
      31. Vitamin therapy plays an important role in the treatment of arthrosis of the legs. Patients are recommended B vitamins and nicotinic acid. You can use Troxevasin ointment or Actovegin.

      American scientists point out the benefits of training and sports for arthrosis. They point to the following preventive methods:

    • leg training;
    • building muscles around a joint with arthrosis;
    • do not work with heavy weights when performing exercises;
    • consume 1500 mg of glucosamine and 1200 of chondroitin per day;
    • consume polyunsaturated fatty acids;
    • do aerobics;
    • lose weight;
    • use elastic bandages when working on the weight of the legs.
    • Particular attention should be paid to proper nutrition, lifestyle changes, moving more, playing sports, performing physical therapy exercises prescribed by a specialist, and undergoing periodic spa treatment.

      How arthritis of the joints of the fingers and toes is treated - medications and folk remedies

      Arthritis of the finger joints is an inflammatory process that occurs in acute or chronic form and leads to deformation of the phalanges of the fingers and toes. The disease is difficult to treat and is accompanied by severe pain and limited motor activity of the limbs.

      Inflammatory processes affecting the joints are an extremely common pathology; every sixth person in the world suffers from arthritis of various etiologies. At the same time, doctors note with alarm the fact that the disease is increasingly affecting young, able-bodied people.

      It is necessary to begin treatment for arthritis in a timely manner, at the first unfavorable manifestations, otherwise the disease will progress, which will subsequently lead to irreversible changes in the joints and disability. If you catch arthritis in the initial stages, the therapy will be successful and the disease will recede. Let's find out what initial signs you need to pay attention to, what can trigger the appearance of arthritis and what methods are used to treat it.

      What causes arthritis in the joints of the fingers and toes?

      Depending on the main provoking factor, arthritis of the joints of the fingers and toes can be infectious, post-traumatic, rheumatoid, reactive, etc.

      The impetus for the development of the disease can be autoimmune, somatic, infectious and allergic diseases. Lesions of small joints often develop as a result of metabolic disorders in the body and malfunctions of the endocrine and immune systems, or arise as complications of such serious diseases as psoriasis or gout. In addition, symptoms of the disease can be caused by the following reasons:

    • Previous bacterial or viral infection (herpes, measles, scarlet fever, tonsillitis, hepatitis);
    • Hormonal changes in the body during puberty, pregnancy or menopause;
    • Chronic stressful situations;
    • Severe hypothermia.
    • Another common cause is various sports or household injuries (dislocation, bruise, ligament rupture, intra-articular fractures). In some cases, arthritis can develop after joint surgery.

      The professional factor plays a big role. Thus, arthritis of the fingers often develops in representatives of certain professions whose work involves painstaking manual labor (tailors, hairdressers, jewelers, weavers, knitters). And arthritis of the joints of the toes is observed with flat feet or as a result of increased stress on the joints due to excess weight. In addition, manifestations of the disease plague dancers and ballet dancers, whose work is directly related to high stress on their legs.

      Characteristic symptoms

      Photo: Symptoms of arthritis of the fingers

      A typical symptom of arthritis of any etiology is severe, debilitating pain in the joints of the arms and legs. At the initial stage of the disease, pain intensifies at night, then it becomes constant. With damage to the joints of the legs, the pain intensifies while walking, there is a change in gait, heaviness in the legs, and rapid onset of fatigue. In the morning hours, the pain syndrome reaches its peak, at this time the feeling of stiffness of the feet or hands is most clearly manifested and limitation of joint mobility is felt.

      Symptoms of arthritis of the joints of the fingers of the hand manifest themselves with a feeling of aching and sharp, unbearable pain. There is a significant restriction of mobility, the fingers swell, the skin around the affected joints swells and turns red. Most often, the first manifestations of the disease and subsequent exacerbations begin in the autumn, when damp, windy weather sets in.

      In the acute form of arthritis, against the background of the inflammatory process, the temperature rises and febrile conditions are noted. The pain manifests itself with particular force at night and in the morning, exhausting the patient and depriving him of sleep. This is characterized by symmetrical damage to the joints of the left and right hands.

      Sore fingers become swollen, and patients compare morning stiffness to the feeling of tight gloves on their hands. Joint mobility decreases sharply, and patients have difficulty performing everyday professional and household duties. As a result of impaired circulatory processes, the skin on the hands looks thinner, dry, and muscle tissue atrophy gradually develops.

      The long course of rheumatoid arthritis leads to the fact that the fingers are deformed, curved, knobby growths form on the phalanges, spindle-shaped swellings appear, and subluxations of the metacarpophalangeal joints may be observed.

      In psoriatic arthritis, axial inflammation develops, which is characterized by swelling of all joints, causing the fingers to look thick and take on a sausage shape. In this case, the skin above the area of ​​inflammation becomes bluish-purple. With this type of arthritis, the joints are usually affected asymmetrically, meaning the disease can affect only one limb. Another characteristic feature is the absence of stiffness in movements in the morning. Patients with psoriatic arthritis usually only experience difficulty bending their joints.

      Gouty arthritis is characterized by acute, unexpected attacks of unbearable pain (In this case, we recommend a very effective drug for joint pain - Pantogor). In gout, the typical site of attack is the great palm of the hand or foot. Arthritis of the thumb joint is characterized by swelling and the skin in the affected area becoming inflamed and purplish-red.

      Attacks of acute pain may continue for several days, after which they suddenly subside. But the period of remission is usually short and soon the pain returns. With gouty arthritis of the extremities, painless, yellowish nodules appear in the subcutaneous fat, which are nothing more than the deposition of uric acid salts. During an exacerbation of gout, a white cheesy mass may be released from such nodules.

      Arthritis of the joints of the toes manifests itself with similar symptoms, while the joints of the ankle and knees are often involved in the pathological process. In advanced forms of rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to constant unbearable pain and characteristic stiffness, the toes become deformed and resemble claws in appearance, or acquire a hammer-like shape. If the metatarsal joints are involved in the inflammatory process, then valgus deformity of the foot develops. Severe pain haunts the patient at night, intensifying in the morning.

      Pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints do not allow you to put on your usual shoes and significantly complicate movement, reducing your ability to work and negatively affecting your quality of life. In the area of ​​inflamed joints, the skin on the legs swells, becomes hyperemic, painful and hot to the touch. As a result of deformation of the toes, problems arise with the choice of shoes, and there is a need to use special insoles and orthopedic shoe models.

      Rheumatoid or gouty arthritis of the feet may begin with lesions of the big toes, or polyarthritis may develop. The progression of the disease over time leads to the patient's disability and loss of ability to work.

      In order to prevent the disease from progressing to a severe stage, you need to seek medical help in a timely manner, at the first alarm bells and discomfort in the joint area. After conducting an examination and clarifying the diagnosis, the doctor will individually select the optimal treatment regimen and tell you how to treat arthritis of the finger joints.

      To cope with pain, Arthropant cream is perfect.

      Arthritis of the finger joints: treatment methods

      If any type of arthritis occurs, affecting large and small joints of the extremities, complex treatment is carried out, including both medication and physiotherapeutic methods. The following medications are used to treat arthritis of the fingers and toes:

    • Anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of tablets, intramuscular injections or injections directly into the joint cavity. In order to relieve inflammation, eliminate pain, swelling and other unpleasant sensations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids are prescribed.
    • Antibacterial agents are used for infectious arthritis. The choice of drug largely depends on the type of pathogen, age, general condition of the patient and individual tolerance to the drug. Antibiotics are used in the form of tablets, or intra-articular and intravenous injections.
    • Chondroprotectors - such products are used to restore and regenerate cartilage, since they contain natural substitutes for cartilage tissue. The use of such drugs slows down the process of joint destruction and stops the further development of the disease.
    • The progression of the disease is associated with impaired blood circulation in the joints of the extremities, so the course of treatment includes drugs that eliminate vascular spasm, normalize blood circulation and help lower blood pressure.

      External agents (ointments, creams, gels, tinctures) with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are widely used, Dimexide applications, hand and foot medicinal baths are used. Vitamin complexes containing vitamin B1 (thiamine), which acts as a metabolic catalyst, are prescribed.

      The disease is accompanied by constant, intense pain, which exhausts the patient and causes insomnia and nervous breakdowns. Therefore, the course of treatment includes sedatives, sedatives, hypnotics or antidepressants.

      In severe cases, with the development of severe deformities, the patient requires surgical intervention, during which joint replacement is performed or arthroplasty is performed.

      At the remission stage, physiotherapeutic procedures are included:

      Additionally, therapeutic massage sessions and a course of health-improving gymnastics are provided. Patients with arthritis are advised to undergo sanatorium-resort treatment with sea baths and healing mud, which will help reduce the frequency of exacerbations and improve the quality of life.

      Traditional medicine is a good addition to the main treatment. However, be sure to consult your doctor before using them.

    • Sea salt compress . Sea salt can be purchased at the pharmacy. It needs to be slightly heated in a frying pan, spread over a gauze napkin and applied to the sore joints and left until the salt gives off heat. After this, rub fir oil into the joint. Then apply a sea salt compress to your fingers again.
    • Garlic mixture . This composition is taken orally as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. First, three heads of garlic are peeled and crushed, then the juice squeezed from 10 lemons is poured into this pulp, and 5 g of chopped horseradish is added. Place the container with the mixture in a dark, warm place for 20 days. At the end of the allotted period, the composition is ready. Its 1 tsp. dilute in 200 ml of boiling water and take this volume of medicine three times a day.
    • Therapeutic solution for rubbing . To prepare the composition in a 0.5 liter bottle of dark glass, put a small piece of camphor (about the size of a pea), then fill 1/3 of the bottle with turpentine, another third with vegetable oil, and finally add vodka to the rest. Shake the bottle thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are mixed. It is recommended to rub the remedy into the joints daily before going to bed. After the procedure, arms or legs should be wrapped in woolen cloth.
    • Chamomile infusion . Dry leaves (2 tbsp) are poured into 250 ml of boiling water and left for 40 minutes. The finished infusion is filtered and taken three times a day, 1/3 cup, or used for rubbing into sore joints.
    • The use of folk recipes outside the acute stage will help prolong the state of remission and stop further progression of the disease.

      Arthritis of the toes (osteoarthritis) is an inflammatory disease of the toes with destruction of the articular cartilage and severe pain. With pronounced changes, patients find it difficult to move due to swelling, stiffness and pain in the toes.

      Osteoarthritis is not an independent disease, but a manifestation of:

    • Gout,
    • Psoriasis,
    • Rheumatoid arthritis,
    • Degenerative tissue changes,
    • Infectious diseases (chlamydia, ureaplasma).
    • What is gouty arthritis of the toes?

      Arthritis of the toes due to gout (a disorder of uric acid metabolism) is formed due to deposits of urate crystals in the soft tissues around the joints of the feet. The big toe is especially often affected.

      Gouty arthritis begins with short-term attacks at night. In this case, the pain is quite severe, and the skin swells significantly in the area of ​​the thumb on one or both sides. The skin takes on a red tint and becomes hot to the touch. The slightest touch to the affected joint causes severe pain in the patient. Such a clinic usually exists for 3-4 days and then disappears quietly. After a certain interval it repeats again.

      At first, the interval between attacks can be up to 8 months, but gradually its time is reduced. When the pain becomes constant, and the intervals between attacks are not felt, the person develops “gouty status.” At this time, active destruction of articular cartilage occurs with the formation of “punches” in the bones (x-ray symptom), representing a cavity containing uric acid crystals. At the same time, one can observe the deposition of tophi (urate crystals in soft tissues) in the area of ​​the hands or lobes. Gradually, they break down on their own with the release of uric acid, and heal without cosmetic defects.

      What is psoriatic arthritis of the toes

      Arthritis of the toes with psoriasis occurs due to impaired blood supply to the cartilage tissue of the joints. Due to neurotrophic damage to the vascular wall, the joints do not receive the necessary nutrients, and therefore, over time, undergo involutional changes. Psoriatic arthritis has specific manifestations on the skin:

    • Red scaly spots near the site of inflammation.
    • Pockmark scars.
    • Foci of pigmentation.

    The cause of the disease has not been reliably established, but it has been found that it appears more often in highly excitable people, which suggests the importance of a hyperreactive neurological status in the occurrence of the disease.

    What is rheumatoid arthritis

    Rheumatoid arthritis of the toes occurs due to autoimmune damage to the cartilage of the joints throughout the body. It gradually forms significant deformations of surfaces, which leads to human disability. The clinical picture of this form is complicated by inflammation of the ligaments at the points of attachment to the joints. The cause of the pathology is group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, which affects the tonsils, causing a sore throat.

    Some of its antigens (specific proteins) are similar in structure to the proteins of the cartilage tissue of human joints. As a result, the immune system that encounters streptococcus begins to consider cartilage proteins foreign and gradually destroy them. To be fair, it should be noted that this mechanism is not activated in all people.

    Symptoms of Arthritis of the Toes

    Clinical symptoms of arthritis of the toes depend on the severity and course of the disease. Monoarthritis (affecting one joint) is characterized by stiffness and local pain and occurs several times a month. It does not cause serious problems for a person with the correct selection of shoes and the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. A local increase in temperature is more typical for polyarthritis (affecting several joints).

    When several joints of the toes on both feet become inflamed, it is very difficult for a person to choose shoes, since due to severe swelling the foot increases in size. Moreover, during the week its size can vary greatly depending on the activity of the process.

    Treatment of arthritis of the toes should primarily be based on getting rid of the underlying disease that caused the pathology. Symptomatic therapy is comprehensive to protect a person from disability.

    Basic principles of treating leg arthritis:

  • Anti-inflammatory therapy - ointments containing NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are prescribed.
  • Chondroprotectors – to maintain the structure of cartilage tissue and restore its damage (structrum, terraflex, donna).
  • Dietary foods high in antioxidants.
  • If an acute attack of arthritis occurs, it is treated with intramuscular injections of anti-inflammatory drugs or steroid hormones (in severe cases).
  • For rheumatoid arthritis, medications are prescribed to reduce the activity of the immune system. Gouty inflammation of the joints requires a diet limiting foods rich in purines, as well as the prescription of drugs that slow down the formation of uric acid in the body. Treatment of psoriatic arthritis is aimed at preventing erosive changes in the joints and maintaining their functional activity. For this disease, glucocorticoid hormones are often prescribed to stop the progression of the pathology.
  • Of course, exposure to non-steroidal and steroidal drugs is unsafe for the body, so the advisability of prescribing them in each specific case is determined by the doctor.

    Traditional methods of treating arthritis

    Among the folk remedies for treating arthritis of the legs we can recommend:

  • Apply heated flax seeds to the sore finger.
  • Drink a decoction of chamomile, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. To do this, 300 grams of its inflorescences are poured with boiling water and left for 2 hours.
  • Immerse your feet in a decoction of spruce branches.
  • Drink one glass of carrot juice or potato decoction every day.
  • For gouty arthritis, it is necessary to exclude meat from young animals (lamb and veal) from the diet. Meat soups, extracts, beans, peas, coffee, oatmeal, broths, offal, alcohol - all this should not be included in the “gout” diet.

    Mud baths have a good effect for most types of arthritis of the toes. Of course, they are used professionally in specialized sanatoriums, but nothing prevents you from purchasing a jar of mud at a pharmacy and carrying out the procedures at home.

    In conclusion, I would like to note that arthritis of the toes is a disease, the treatment of which depends only 1% on the doctor and 99% on the patient. Your health depends on how correctly you follow the specialist’s recommendations.

    Arthrosis of the leg joints is a common and common disease. This is a chronic disease in which degenerative processes occur in the cartilage tissues of the joints. Osteoarthritis of the leg joints causes impaired joint mobility, which is accompanied by severe pain, especially during movement. If arthrosis of the leg joints is not treated, it will lead to loss of mobility of the affected joint. During drug therapy, you can use any folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints, which relieves inflammation and eliminates pain.

    What is arthrosis of the leg joints

    Osteoarthritis of the leg joints develops under the influence of the slow destruction of cartilage in the joints. Inflammatory processes affect the articular ends of the bone and periarticular tissue. Arthrosis of the leg joints is considered an age-related disease, since the likelihood of its development increases with age.

    Arthrosis of the leg joints develops due to metabolic disorders in the joint - the cartilage begins to lose elasticity. Loss of elasticity is due to changes in the chemical composition of the cartilage itself, or the presence of cracks. There may be several causes of arthrosis of the leg joints:

  • Hormonal changes;
  • Metabolic diseases;
  • Deterioration of blood supply to the joint;
  • Hereditary predisposition;
  • Injuries;
  • Arthritis;
  • Excessive stress on joints.
  • Arthrosis of the leg joints can be primary or secondary. Primary arthrosis of the leg joints develops due to heavy loads on the joint. Secondary arthrosis of the leg joints is caused by past joint injuries.

    Arthrosis of the leg joints: symptoms

    The main symptom that immediately suggests arthrosis of the leg joints is severe pain. Arthrosis of the leg joints causes pain during movement, begins to gradually subside at rest and disappears until the next load. The joints of the legs begin to hurt when walking, running, squatting, etc.

    In the initial stages, arthrosis of the leg joints causes minor pain, so people often do not attach importance to such symptoms. Over time, the pain intensifies, and in advanced cases, the joints of the legs begin to ache even at night, when the person is motionless (this is caused by the onset of circulatory disorders).

    The affected joints of the legs crunch; as the disease progresses, the crunching intensifies. The joints of the legs lose their mobility - more and more over the years, as the joint space decreases, osteophytes and muscle spasms appear. Osteophytes and changes in the bones can cause deformation - the joints of the legs change their appearance. This can also occur under the influence of fluid accumulation in the joint cavity.

    Treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints

    Treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints should be comprehensive. If you find out the cause of arthrosis, you can direct efforts to treat the underlying disease, which will ease the course of the disease. Treatment for arthrosis of the leg joints should begin as early as possible to prevent irreversible deformation of the joints.

    Analgesic treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints is used at the stage of pain. Local analgesics can be used together with painkillers orally - it all depends on the severity of the pain.

    Anti-inflammatory drugs will help reduce tissue swelling and relieve inflammation in the joints of the legs.

    Restoring cartilage tissue and stopping degenerative changes - this treatment for arthrosis of the leg joints is the main therapy; it can be long-term, but must be regular. The use of chondroprotectors will help delay the development of the disease.

    Physiotherapeutic treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints is carried out without exacerbations - hirudotherapy, magnetic therapy, massage, acupuncture, electrophoresis, mud therapy, etc. A course of physical therapy is necessary in order to “unload” tired leg joints, as well as to prevent exacerbations. Alternative medicine methods are used as an adjuvant, since they cannot cure arthrosis of the leg joints. It is a mistaken belief that an effective folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints will help restore cartilage tissue, so observation by a doctor should be continued.

    Folk remedies for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints

    You can treat leg joints using local applications, ingestion of infusions and medicinal mixtures. An effective folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints is mumiyo. It is taken orally to restore cartilage tissue (0.2 grams in the morning on an empty stomach), and a medicinal mixture of honey and mumiyo is prepared (100 grams of honey per 3 grams of mumiyo).

    Birch buds are a universal folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints and other diseases that involve the leg joints. They are infused in water or vodka, rubbed into sore joints, and drunk according to the scheme. Birch bud ointment can quickly relieve pain.

    Osteoarthritis of the leg joints is treated only by following a strict diet - you need to avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages, spicy and salty foods. Rubbing is the most popular method used to treat arthrosis of the leg joints. An ointment made from a tincture of lilac flowers and butter (a proven folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints) is used as a basis for rubbing. Camphor rubbing is used in cases where the joints of the legs are affected - a mixture of mustard, camphor, and beaten egg is rubbed into the skin. Another warming folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints is alcohol, camphor, turpentine, and vegetable oil.

    Coniferous extracts, baths, rubbing in decoction or fir oil - such a folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints has proven its effectiveness in past centuries.

    Celandine, as an anti-inflammatory folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the joints of the legs, is used for applications - a gauze napkin is soaked in celandine juice, and a compress is placed on the sore joint. Honey massage (as a warming folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints) is useful to combine with the application of burdock leaf - after several sessions, arthrosis of the leg joints will not cause excruciating pain.

    Arthrosis of the leg joints is a chronic, severe disease that can lead to disability. Therefore, any folk remedy for the treatment of arthrosis of the leg joints should be agreed with your doctor before use.

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