Why do all joints, including finger joints, toe joints, and knees, hurt? What should I do?

Jun 05, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Lin Yunfei

Introduction

Pain in joints such as those of the fingers, toes, knees, and other areas may be caused by gout, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative osteoarthritis, or other conditions, and treatment should be based on specific circumstances. Elevated uric acid levels in the body can lead to gout, causing pain and swelling in multiple joints. Medications such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets or allopurinol tablets may be taken under a doctor's guidance.

All joints, including finger joints, toe joints, and knees, may experience pain due to conditions such as gout, rheumatic arthritis, or degenerative osteoarthritis. Treatment depends on the specific cause. Details are as follows:

1. Gout

Elevated uric acid levels in the body can lead to gout, causing pain in multiple joints such as fingers, toes, and knees, often accompanied by joint swelling. Under medical guidance, medications such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, colchicine tablets, and allopurinol tablets may be taken to relieve symptoms.

2. Rheumatic Arthritis

Rheumatic arthritis is usually caused by infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, manifesting as redness, swelling, and pain in multiple joints throughout the body. Under medical guidance, treatments may include benzathine penicillin for injection, erythromycin injection, or azithromycin injection.

3. Degenerative Osteoarthritis

With aging, degenerative changes in the joints can lead to osteoarthritis, causing localized joint pain and the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes). Pain relief can be achieved by taking medications such as ibuprofen capsules, glucosamine sulfate capsules, or celecoxib capsules as directed by a physician.

In addition, such symptoms may also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other conditions. Patients are advised to seek medical evaluation at a hospital for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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