What is finger rheumatism and how to treat it?

Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects small joints, such as the wrist, metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the hand. For rheumatoid arthritis involving the joints of the hand, treatment is consistent with other joints. The first is general treatment, such as prevention of excessive exercise in the acute phase and appropriate rest. The second drug treatment can choose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and immune agents, such as methylamine, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, Tripterygium wilfordii, etc., when the treatment effect is not good, small doses of glucocorticoids can be selected, and in a short period of time, small doses can make most patients get a good control. Biological agents, such as antagonists of tumor necrosis factor beta 6, can also be selected. These drugs should be used under the guidance of rheumatologists.