The smallest finger on a person's hand or toe is the little finger. Usually. It completes the metacarpus. And by its condition and appearance, some diseases of the internal organs can be recognized. Thus, a slight curvature of the female little finger indicates an incorrect position of the uterus. But severe curvature, pain, and numbness may be associated with articular pathology or neuropathic problems.
The most mobile part of the hand is the hand. The range of finger movements is enormous. They write, knit, embroider, pluck strings and press keyboard buttons, etc. The greatest load falls on the joints. Moreover, the joint of the little finger also suffers. Especially in those types of work when a person makes shock movements with this finger, forceful ones, puts it aside (many have such a habit).
When the joint of the little finger hurts:
The disease affects joints in both childhood and adulthood. As a rule, several joints of the hands are affected at once. The ankle and temple joints are also affected.
The main symptom is pain. Its characteristics:
Sore joints become swollen and red. After waking up, you have to stretch your arm for several hours to relieve stiffness.
If such symptoms develop, you should contact a rheumatologist. The disease is incurable. But timely detection of rheumatoid arthritis and proper treatment will stop the destructive process and prevent changes in the joints.
The main diagnostic method is x-ray. Treatment options include anti-inflammatory therapy or synovectomy (surgical treatment).
The cause of the development of the disease is the deposition in the joints of substances that are formed during the metabolism of purines. There are especially many of them in meat and offal. If too many purines enter the body, the liver cannot cope with their processing. Substances in the form of crystals enter the blood. Subsequently they settle in the joint tissues.
The mechanism of development of gout gave it another name - “meat-eaters’ disease.” Joints that are affected:
Almost all fingers are affected by the disease. The main symptom is pain.
Osteoarthritis periodically manifests itself with clicking and crunching sounds. The disease can last for a long time, from several days to several months. The condition improves after physiotherapeutic procedures, mud lotions, and massage. Taking synthetic drugs is rarely required.