DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do I know if joint pain in my fingers is arthritis or something else? Will cortisone injections help joint pain and swelling in my fingers? If not, what are my options? It sounds ...

Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes. At first, you might wake up with sore or stiff fingers, notice discomfort after using your fingers a lot, or experience changes in grip ...

Everybody gets swollen fingers or toes sometimes. When your fingers or toes are so puffy that they look like sausages -- and they hurt, too -- you need to see your doctor. You could have a type of ...

Arthritis in the hands can make everyday activities painful and difficult, especially as joints wear down over time as we age. Dr. Lacy Anderson shares helpful advice, offering both over-the-counter ...

Arthritis pain is often associated with inflammation, leading to the belief that reducing inflammation will automatically ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, ...

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint ...

SetPoint therapy is a tiny, pill-sized implant that’s inserted into the body. Metro Phoenix-based Dr. John Tesser served as ...

As many as 54% of people crack their knuckles – often several times a day – whether out of habit, boredom, stress relief or ...