How to treat pain and stiffness in the middle finger joint
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing persistent pain and stiffness in the joints of my middle finger recently, which has already begun to affect my work. How should this condition be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Treatment for pain and stiffness in the middle finger joint must be tailored to the individual patient’s specific condition. If the symptoms result from chronic overuse injury due to prolonged physical labor, appropriate interventions such as gentle massage or local heat application may help improve blood circulation; these may be combined with oral administration of blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications. If the symptoms are caused by rheumatoid arthritis, treatment—under a physician’s guidance—typically includes medications such as methotrexate, sustained-release ibuprofen capsules, and prednisone tablets.
