Arthritis in the hands has many potential causes and levels of severity. But the outcome is often the same, no matter what the trigger or stage of your life. "People of all ages with hand arthritis ...

Arthritis in the hands is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints in your fingers, knuckles, and wrists. It can show up in one or both hands and may involve multiple joints at once. This ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

Surgery is not considered a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But a doctor may suggest a joint repair or replacement procedure if you have significant joint damage that interferes ...

The stiffness and pain of osteoarthritis of the hands usually occur later in life. The hand joints most often affected are where the thumb and wrist joint, the joint closest to the fingertip, and the ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know how to treat arthritis. I have been ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people walked together Saturday at the Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to raise money to find a cure for arthritis. Arthritis means inflammation of the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know how to treat arthritis. I have been using Voltaren per my doctor's orders, but it does not seem to be helping much. I have also been taking ibuprofen, but I am ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive disease caused by an overactive immune system. RA affects smaller joints in the body as well as larger ones. When there’s the involvement of smaller ...

Arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation, primarily affecting older adults and impacting mobility. Early detection is crucial for managing its progression and preserving joint function ...