What disease is it that causes my fingers to be stiff and numb and I can't make a fist when I wake up in the morning?

In my country, rheumatism is a common clinical disease, especially among middle-aged and elderly people. Joint stiffness is one of the symptoms of rheumatism. Therefore, if you find that your fingers are stiff and numb and you can't make a fist when you get up in the morning, you must be vigilant and seek medical attention in time for relevant examinations.

In medicine, there is a term called "morning stiffness" for the condition of stiff fingers when waking up in the morning. It is generally a symptom of rheumatism or rheumatoid arthritis, and not "just caused by catching a cold while sleeping" as many people think.

Causes of morning stiffness

Finger joint stiffness is usually a very typical symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, a common chronic immune disease. The symptoms are mostly manifested in some small joints such as hands, wrists, and feet. This disease is difficult to eradicate. When the disease develops to a certain stage, it often brings serious symptoms such as limited movement, especially joint deformities, and the possibility of disability.

What to do if your fingers are stiff and painful in the morning

If the morning stiffness is caused by rheumatoid arthritis, you should be careful to avoid cold and dampness, do not overwork, do not drink alcohol, and do not eat spicy and irritating foods. If necessary, it is recommended to test the rheumatoid factor first, try anti-inflammatory drugs, and then carry out drug treatment or other treatments under the guidance of a doctor.

Rheumatoid arthritis is completely curable before it transforms into a deformed form. If it transforms into a deformed form, it can only be controlled to prevent its development. Listen to the doctor's advice, improve the immune system and nourish the liver and kidneys, harmonize the spleen and stomach, remove wind and dredge the meridians, promote blood circulation and dispel cold, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

What to do if your fingers are stiff and painful in the morning

Since morning stiffness brings to mind rheumatoid arthritis, we should also consider the secondary disease rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common acute or chronic connective tissue inflammatory disease that can recur and affect the heart. The onset of the disease often begins with acute fever and joint pain. It is recommended to have a rheumatic examination, correct diagnosis, and timely treatment. If morning stiffness is caused by this disease, you should pay attention to avoiding cold and dampness, not overwork, receive systematic and regular treatment, do not drink alcohol, and do not eat spicy and irritating foods.

Another condition is tenosynovitis, which can cause joint locking. Usually avoid prolonged single posture and physical work. Implement closed needle treatment when necessary.

In addition, since the human body's nerves have not fully recovered when you get up early, it is normal for the fingers to feel stiff at this time. After this happens, don't be too anxious. You can try massaging the stiff parts of the fingers, or massaging the entire arm. This can stimulate the nerves and make our nerves adapt faster, especially in winter. Because it is colder in winter, some joints will be stiffer, and there is no need to rush to get up when you wake up in the morning. You can lie down for a few minutes before getting up. This will relieve a lot of finger stiffness.

Pay more attention to keeping warm, massage more parts of the body, exercise appropriately, do not be afraid to seek medical treatment when necessary, and detect and treat early.