Causes of finger joint pain during pregnancy

Pregnant women often experience various adverse reactions during pregnancy, and their physical conditions will be very different from before pregnancy. Finger joint pain during pregnancy is a common phenomenon. It is mainly due to increased hormone secretion, and may also be caused by excessive pressure on the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc. The specific causes and related solutions can be found in the following content.

1. Causes of finger joint pain in pregnant women During pregnancy, due to the increase of endocrine hormones such as estrogen and prolactin in the body, the elasticity and strength of muscles and tendons often decrease to varying degrees. The tension of the joint capsule and ligaments near the joints also decreases, causing joint relaxation, resulting in pain in the finger and wrist joints, similar to the symptoms of aseptic arthritis. During pregnancy, blood pressure rises, and especially in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the heart, lungs, and kidneys are burdened, causing edema, which is more likely to be obvious locally, especially in the extremities.

Furthermore, in preparation for delivery, the endocrine system causes the joints and ligaments to relax, which is commonly known as bone opening. Therefore, not only the hands, but also the waist, legs, feet, and pelvis will gradually feel uncomfortable in the late pregnancy. But this is absolutely normal. If any abnormal situation occurs, or if any part of the body is particularly uncomfortable, you should consult a doctor in time.

2. What to do if pregnant women have finger joint pain

1. During the day and at night, be sure to place your hands slightly higher to ensure liquid reflux.

2. Pay attention to eating less salt and don’t drink a lot of water. You can drink water in multiple times, drinking less each time.

3. After getting up, interlace the fingers of your hands, straighten them, hold them again, and straighten them again. Repeat this cycle for 10 minutes. This will help blood circulation and relieve finger joint pain.

3. How to prevent finger joint pain in pregnant women

1. Keep your joints warm

When the temperature drops, add clothes in time to prevent your knee joints from getting cold. In addition, try to avoid contact with cold water, warm water is best for rinsing. If you already have arthritis, you can wear knee pads to prevent recurrence.

2. Exercise your joints regularly

Finger curvature: Bend your fingers, use your other hand to bring your fingertips as close to the palm as possible, and then push the entire bent finger down toward the palm to stretch the back of the finger joint.

Finger strengthening: Place your hand flat on the table, move your fingers toward your thumb, and use your other hand to pull your fingers in the opposite direction. This will strengthen the finger muscles.