Patient's question:
The little boy's right pinky finger is bent and cannot be straightened. It has been like this for over a year. At first, massage helped a bit, but now it's impossible to straighten it. The Second People's Hospital Hand Surgery Department admitted him but refused to accept him.Doctor's answer:
Based on your condition, the possibility of rheumatoid arthritis is very high. The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis cannot rely solely on detailed tests; clinical diagnostic symptoms must also be considered. It is recommended to seek follow-up treatment in the rheumatology department. Rheumatoid arthritis is a global refractory disease and is listed as one of the top five incurable diseases by the World Health Organization. The goal of treatment is to eliminate joint pain, prevent joint destruction, and preserve and stabilize joint function. Different treatment methods are used at different stages of the disease. Specific methods include: local heat therapy, hot water baths, hot spring baths, steam therapy, paraffin therapy, infrared therapy, ultrashort wave or short wave diathermy, etc. These can reduce pain, eliminate morning stiffness, increase local blood circulation, promote inflammation and swelling to subside, reduce pain, and enhance the local effect of medications.Medication treatment: Aspirin remains a must-have medication for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Corticosteroids, penicillamine, tripterygium wilfordii, gold preparations, immunosuppressants, etc., also have certain effects.
Lifestyle care: Engage in regular exercise and avoid exposure to cold.