Q&A: Why Is There Joint Pain In My Hand?

Q: What are possible causes of joint pain in the hands? – T.L.

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A: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the biggest cause of joint pain in the hands. There are other symptoms associated with RA:

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• Hand pain, finger pain, swelling and stiffness
• Hand joints and finger joints that are warm and tender to the touch
• The same joints affected symmetrically (wrists and fingers on both hands)
• Deformities in finger joints
• Carpal tunnel symptoms such as numbness and tingling of the hands
• Flu-like feeling
• Fatigue that is not easily resolved
• Pain and stiffness that last for more than an hour upon arising

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