Pregnant woman with swollen and painful finger joints

People's fingers often feel swollen, which is a very uncomfortable feeling, and some people also experience pain when the swelling occurs. Especially for some pregnant women, the joints on their fingers often become swollen and painful, which also has a great impact on the normal use of their fingers by pregnant women. So what causes the swelling and pain in the finger joints of pregnant women?

What causes finger joint pain in late pregnancy?

Finger joint pain during pregnancy is a manifestation of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. Expectant mothers are prone to finger joint pain. This is because the secretion of estrogen and other hormones in the body increases, which makes the elasticity and strength of muscles and tendons decrease to varying degrees compared to before pregnancy, and the joint capsule and ligaments near the joints will also have a decrease in tension, which leads to joint relaxation and causes joint pain.

Finger joint pain is more common in late pregnancy because the heart, lungs, and kidneys are burdened with heavy loads, causing edema. A large amount of body fluid will accumulate in the wrist, leading to increased pressure in the carpal tunnel. In addition, you need to prepare for childbirth.