What causes arthritis in fingers?

Due to the number of joints and bones in your hands, fingers tend to be a very common area of the body to be affected by arthritis and can be extremely painful. Arthritic fingers can be caused by:

  • Age
  • Immune disorders
  • Injury
  • Smoking
  • Infection

You may have arthritis in the hands for all or none of the above reasons. You must see a professional who would take a full health assessment to be able to understand why you have developed arthritis.

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