What causes finger joint pain in late pregnancy?

The late stage of pregnancy has reached a critical stage of pregnancy. Because this period is very close to the due date, a series of changes may occur in the pregnant woman's body. These changes often indicate that the fetus is about to be born, so pregnant women should also pay attention to these changes. Many pregnant women will feel obvious pain in their finger joints in the late stages of pregnancy. What is going on?

1Symptoms of finger joint pain in late pregnancy

1. Common symptoms: numbness in the hands accompanied by tingling.

2. A small number of pregnant women may also experience paroxysmal pain, numbness, tingling or burning sensations in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the front half of the ring finger.

3. In severe cases, the hands may even lose their mobility and become unable to grasp.

2What causes finger joint pain in late pregnancy?

Suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy Finger joint pain in pregnant women may be a manifestation of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. This is because the secretion of estrogen and other hormones in the body increases, causing the elasticity and strength of muscles and tendons to decrease to varying degrees compared to before pregnancy, and the tension of the joint capsule and ligaments near the joints also decreases, leading to joint relaxation and causing joint pain.

The body is under great pressure in the late pregnancy. In the late pregnancy, the heart, lungs and kidneys of pregnant women are under heavy burden, which may cause edema, causing a large amount of body fluid to accumulate in the wrist, leading to increased pressure in the carpal tunnel; coupled with the need to prepare for delivery, endocrine function is enhanced, so it will cause joint pain and even discomfort in the waist, legs, feet, pelvis, etc.

3 What to do if you have finger joint pain in late pregnancy

1. No treatment is required. For most pregnant women, finger joint pain is temporary and will automatically improve and disappear after the fetus is born, so generally no special treatment is required. If pain persists after delivery, you should seek medical attention.

2. Methods to relieve pain Although pregnant women do not need special treatment for finger joint pain, the following methods can be used to relieve pain: for example, put your hands slightly higher to ensure fluid reflux; or after getting up every day, interlace the fingers of both hands, straighten them, hold them again, and straighten them again, and repeat for 10 minutes, which helps blood circulation and relieves finger joint pain. In addition, a light diet with less salt also has a certain auxiliary effect.