Finger joint pain is it arthritis?!


Question: Finger joint pain is it arthritis!?
I am in my mid 30s and auto mechanic , over the years I have banged my top knuckles on my first two fingers on my right hand and first finger on my left hand, now ther are lumps on one side of these knuckles and if I bang them they hurt for a few days!.!. recently the knuckle on my right hand first finger top knuckle hurts (burns) if I bend it down curling it!.!.!. is this arthritis or are these lumps some sort of calcium build up!? is there anything that can be done to remedy this!? or is it something I am going to live with for the rest of my life!? if I push my first finger against my thumb there is no pain what so ever only if I bend curl my fingerWww@Answer-Health@Com


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Joint pain can be caused by any number of things!. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint!. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it!. But, in order to do that, you need to know the symptoms of arthritis!. All forms of arthritis share the common symptoms of severe pain, loss of range of motion, and a diminished quality of life!. What you will find is that this painful, life altering condition can be found in any individual at any time of their lives!. But, there are joint pain treatments that can be effective!.

The first thing to do when you have joint pain is to go to a doctor!. Symptoms of arthritis include severe pain in the joints and other factors as mentioned above!. If your pain is accompanied with fever, the advice of a doctor is urgent because this specific type of arthritis can be deadly!. Arthritis can be brought on by any number of things including overuse of the joint, sports, injury, and degeneration of the joints through time!. In any case, it is important to relay to your doctor when it was first noticed, any related injuries you may have had, and what types of activities you perform on a regular basis!. Your doctor will determine if the pain is arthritis through x-rays and blood tests!. Once the doctor knows which type you have, treatments can begin!.

For instance, the joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis is a function of the immune system destroying the cartilage in the joints affected!. Cartilage is what keeps the bones from grinding against each other!. As your immune system eats away at your joint cartilage, pain is brought on by the formation of nerve endings in the affected area!. Eventually, the pain is so sever that mobility in those joints is virtually impossible!.

But, again, there are treatments that can help or reverse the damage and pain!. Your doctor can lead your treatment and some things you might expect could include surgery, pain medication, physical therapy, and even loss of use of the joint!. But, there are other forms of medication as well!. In fact, one of the most beneficial medications is a simple natural food supplement that is not even medicine at all!. It is a natural treatment that is called collagen type II!. When taken, this product can stop the pain by stopping the immune systemWww@Answer-Health@Com

It could be definitely arthritis and calcium build up over the years , you get it check by your physician and see what he has to say !. Good luck Www@Answer-Health@Com





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