What to do if the left finger joint pain in rheumatism and the joint is a little red and swollen

Rheumatism patients who experience pain, redness, and swelling of the finger joints of the left hand can be relieved by general treatment and medication. It is recommended to visit the hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor.

1. General treatment

1. Physical therapy: If the symptoms are mild, you can use a hot towel or hot water bottle to apply a hot compress to the local area, which can promote blood circulation and improve the discomfort symptoms;

2. Massage: It can also be assisted by massage, but it should be noted that the force should not be too large, so as not to aggravate the condition.

3. Acupuncture: In addition, with the help of professional Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncture points such as Quchi acupoint and Hegu acupoint can be used to help alleviate symptoms.

2. Medication

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: If the pain is more obvious, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets can be taken under the guidance of a doctor for pain treatment;

2. Glucocorticoids: such as dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection, prednisolone acetate injection, etc., which have anti-inflammatory effects, can effectively control inflammatory reactions and reduce uncomfortable symptoms;

3. Biological agents: For those who do not have the effect of the above methods, they can also be treated with biological agents such as adalimumab injection and secukinumab injection according to the doctor's instructions.

In addition to the above relatively common methods, adjuvant treatment can also be carried out according to your own situation with infrared irradiation and other methods. In daily life, you should avoid overwork and heavy physical labor, pay attention to keeping warm, keep your mood comfortable, and have regular check-ups.