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Vintage Hand painted Enamel Khatam Inlaid desk pen set Raised Hunt scene Bone
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CHINESE ART HAND PAINTING LOVE OLD OX BONE SNUFF BOTTLE
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Set of 6 Magnolia Lefton China hand painted bone dishes gold rimmed
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CREEPY HAND CANDLE BURNS TO THE BONE
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Antique 10 Bead Rosary Hand Carved Ox Bone Beads Sterling Silver
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UNIQUE HAND MADE DAMASCUS FOLDING KNIFE | STAINED CAMEL BONE | BACK LOCK |B 1007
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What Is Hand Arthritis And How Can It Be Treated?

Do you feel stiffness and pain in your hands? Do you find it difficult to use things like a kitchenaid hand mixer or a handheld vacuum cleaner? It could be that you're suffering from arthritis of the hands. But worry not. It's relatively easy to get back to your usual activities by seeing a doctor and following a recommended mode of treatment.

Arthritis is a disease involving the cartilage of bone joints. It can be caused by a lot of factors, including trauma and heredity. While there are so many types of the disease, the most common is osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis. It's related to aging and the normal wear and tear of cartilages.

Aside from the hands, large weight-bearing joints are also at risk of getting arthritis. It's not uncommon for the shoulders, back, hips and knees to develop it. Arthritis of the hands can cause pain and swelling, which limits normal movements. A grinding or clicking sound may be observed when moving the hands. It's also possible for bony knobs to appear in the joints of the fingers.

Physical examination and medical history taking will be done by a specialist to diagnose the disease. Structural changes within the hands may be revealed by getting an x-ray. Sometimes blood testing is necessary, if the specialist suspects rheumatoid arthritis, a kind of autoimmune disease. Treatment and management will have to depend on the findings.

There are topical treatments for getting rid of the pain and swelling. But there are also those taken orally, such as NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Splinting is sometimes done to give the hands an optimal resting position. Corticosteroids may also be injected directly into the affected hand joints. But for severe arthritis cases, a specialist may have to perform a surgery.

For mild pain, you can apply arthritis creams or liniments, as well as cold compresses. You may also do hand exercises, such as making a fist, spreading your fingers and having each finger tip touch the thumb. These practices are particularly helpful prior to typing on a keyboard, pressing buttons below a gadget's custom LCD, or other activities at work.

Arthritis of the hands need not get the best of you. This is as long as you seek the help of a specialist and follow prescribed treatments. In no time you can resume handling a Canon digital SLR camera, swinging a golf club and other pursuits. You will find that arthritis should not cause lingering pain, swelling and joint immobility.

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