Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Infection, injury, and arthritis are common causes of swollen finger ...

You have arthritis pain, and the inflammation in your joints causes your fingers to swell up and resemble little sausages. Or maybe you’ve enjoyed some salty foods, and now your wedding ring is stuck ...

Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually ...

As we age, most of us experience some form of joint pain or inflammation, also known as arthritis. In fact, 80 percent of Americans over 65 experience osteoarthritis – a common degenerative form of ...

Astros catcher Carlos Corporan has been limited a bruised right thumb over the last two months, MLB.com reports Thursday. "It's been hurting," he said before Thursday's game. "Just the fact I don't ...

Psoriatic arthritis treatment has come a long way since doctors first recognized the condition in the 1950s. These days, your doctor can help you figure out how to ease symptoms and prevent joint ...

Warm your hands first, soak in warm water or rub them together for 1–2 minutes as cold hands are stiffer. Do each exercise ...

MIAMI - Just as the Nationals' medical report was beginning to clear up, more nagging injuries to a couple of the team's starters have popped up. Nationals ace Max Scherzer jammed his right thumb in ...

Some people with arthritis wear ring splints across finger joints to help reduce pain and inflammation. These splints promote proper joint alignment, which may help prevent deformity. Doctors use ...