You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Early joint or bone changes - stiffness, swelling or pain - can signal serious issues. Dr Sood shares warning signs so you can spot them before it's too late. Joint and bone issues often start subtly.

Arthritis is a common cause of finger swelling. However, other conditions — such as injuries, preeclampsia, and trauma — may also lead to a swollen finger joint. Finger swelling can happen when ...

The tiniest joints of the fingers can break down over time and, in some people, need to be replaced. The wear and tear can cause unbearable pain and stiffness. Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman, a hand, shoulder ...

Taking pain medication and doing gentle stretches in bed before getting up can help loosen stiff joints. Applying heat through warm showers, heated clothing, or warming salves can increase blood flow ...

Lauren Bannon, a 40-year-old from Northern Ireland, credits ChatGPT with identifying her cancer after doctors initially ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have ankylosing spondylitis. Can you discuss this condition and the best way to treat it? DEAR READER: Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis in which the spine and other ...

Injuries, age and cold weather can lead to stiff and painful joints, impacting movement and disrupting your life, but there are a range of exercises people can use to ease pain, according to a fitness ...

A barber with stiff fingers is a barber without a job; so Barber William D. was desperate when his hands—particularly his overworked right hand—became crippled by arthritis. Last week William D., 52, ...

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