Arthritis Of The Fingers - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video describes the conditions of arthritis of the fingers
Arthritis of the Fingers
Diagnosing arthritis of the fingers can be difficult. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body but it is commonly seen in the joints of the fingers. The different types of arthritis and the pattern of joint involvement include osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. Heberden’s nodes are hard or bony swellings that can develop in the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP) and may or may not be painful. Heberden’s nodes are caused by the formation of osteophytes due to repeated trauma at the joint and usually occurs during middle age. Bouchard’s nodes are bony growths that can form on the proximal interphalangeal joints of the finger (PIP). Bouchard’s nodes, like Heberden’s nodes, may or may not be painful. Bouchard’s nodes are typically associated with limited motion of the affected joint. Mucous cysts are small, fluid-filled sacs that form between the DIP joint of the finger and the bottom of the fingernail. The best treatment is surgical excision of the cyst and removal of the underlying osteophyte to decrease the risk of recurrence. It is an anti-inflammatory form of arthritis, and it is sometimes mistaken for osteoarthritis. Dactylitis is also referred to as “sausage digit”. It is inflammation of the entire digit. Sausage fingers is a major finding of psoriatic arthritis. Nail pitting is small depressions in the finger nails, and it is most common in people who have psoriasis. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is sometimes called “gouty arthritis”. Gouty arthritis will mimic infection and may develop in people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid can form needle like crystals in the joint and cause pain, tenderness, swelling, and tenosynovitis. Periarticular erosions seen on x-ray may also be present with gout of the finger joints. Periarticular erosions are usually multiple and bilateral with sclerotic borders. In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, it is ANA positive in 30% of the time. Rheumatoid factor is negative in a child and later on it may become positive, and there is shortened digits. Polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that affects five or more joints; it is polyarticular in about 30%. Pauciarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that affects less than five joints; it is pauciarticular in about 50%. In pauciarticular onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, check the iris of the eye for iridocyclitis. In polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis, check cervical spine for subaxial instability. Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand occurs more in females than in males. Rheumatoid arthritis has spontaneous remissions and exacerbations. The disease can have a systemic nature. Rheumatoid arthritis is typically poly-articular, bilateral and symmetrical, and most commonly affects the hands and feet. The patient complains of pain and stiffness of the joints, especially in the morning (morning stiffness). X-rays show periarticular erosions at the time of diagnosis. Osteopenia and minimal osteophyte formation favor the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Early (acute) rheumatoid arthritis has symptoms of hot, swollen, tender joints (synovitis). Complicated rheumatoid arthritis has symptoms of digital vasculitis, ecchymosis, skin atrophy, and nodules. Advanced rheumatoid arthritis has symptoms of swelling of the MCP joint, lateral slippage of extensor tendons and tendon ruptures, ulnar deviation of fingers, and x-ray shows destruction of the MCP joints with subluxation, ulnar deviation, and wrist destruction. Finger deformities include mallet finger, boutonniere, and swan neck. The thumb is also involved. These changes occur due to proliferation, inflammation and hypertrophy of the synovium. Involvement of the distal radioulnar joint is usually associated with rupture of the extensor digiti minimi.
0:00 Introduction
0:07 Arthritis of the Fingers
0:47 Osteoarthritis
2:03 Psoriatic Arthritis
2:44 Gouty Arthritis
3:33 Rheumatoid Arthritis
5:52 Rheumatoid Manifestations in the Hand

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Eliminate sugars and keep carbs low will stop all pain in joints. It did for me and when I went back and ate these foods again excruciating pain came back with a vengeance. Eliminated both sugars and low carb again and in 2 days pain was completely gone again. I’ve started the Ketogenic diet 3 years ago because all my doctor wanted to give me was pain medication and tell me the pain was because of my age. I also lost 40 pounds without really trying and I feel fantastic. I just turned 64. My hands used to hurt and were swollen so bad I could not play the piano because my joints were so swollen and could not sit long on the bench because my back would start hurting so bad. Now I can play and sit with complete ease. Do not take all those medications that do nothing. You HAVE to change what you eat.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

It did not work for me over a long period. It's a nice idea that may help some people but things are rarely this simple.

[@Nekokeeb]

This is so true. My cousin also have arthritis, she completely cut off rice and don't take sugar, it reduce the pain but not completely but I am sure slowly but surely, just keep your eating clean.

[@lisaschooler9992]

Did you have RA or OA type?

[@lisaschooler9992]

@@turntablesrockmyworld9315 May I ask you if you had RA or OA type in your hands? PSO so hard to reduce or eliminate sugars in my diet, although I know it would be good for me. On the other hand - I already don’t smoke don’t have alcohol at all, and don’t eat fried or fatty foods much due to GERD so that part is easy

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@lisaschooler9992 OA, and also arthritis from a previous injury to finger joints I don't eat sugar during weekdays and just a little on weekends, don't drink much at all, don't eat much fast food or packaged food, don't smoke.

[@SuperBotanica]

no fastfood - no sugar - raw veggies - less fruits - keto diet- fasting

[@georgestyer2153]

Years and years of study then we have this brilliant doctor !!! He then gives to us the benefit of his knowledge free...I can only say THANK YOU like thousands of others will

[@Narcostic]

@@albertstone9997 can't find it

[@stonedsloth6367]

@@Narcostic its fake

[@jeffmurphy181]

After a life time of diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, I got cured with the help of Dr Oyalo remedy whom I met on KZbin. It has wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I’m free. Im glad to share this and you can get his herbs too. 🙏

[@mohammadpourheydarian5877]

Amazingly well explained. I wish it would include some remedies. Thank you professor Ebraheim.

[@rhondawilliams5859]

IM BATTLING BREAST CANCER AND NOW MY POOR JOINTS ARE SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL..😥 I CAN'T EVEN USE MY HANDS ANYMORE..I'M ONLY 57 YEARS OLD. 👱‍♀️ BUT I'M SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY. THANK YOU MY GREAT GOD. 😇💕

[@irenedavo3768]

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[@ednaalejandro1211]

Rhonda may JESUS BLESS YOU AND CURE YOU OF ALL CANCER 🥳🌹🙏🏻

[@rhondawilliams5859]

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[@godislove7500]

I just sent you a healing prayer video. Also, reading the bible out loud healed my neck, made my bones, joints and whole body feel very much stronger too. I believe it can heal anything so never forget daily bible reading out loud for a few minutes or more. Look up healing scriptures online or maybe all the bible is healing I don't know. Pray every day in Jesus' name and always Tithe faithfully, it can heal so much.

[@carolgarza9422]

My body has rheumatoid arthritis. My fingers and hands are exactly as your pictures described them at the endow the video. My RA doctor says there is nothing anyone can do for my fingers and hands. I had 2 knee replacement surgeries this year. I have great new knees. But my left ankle hurts a lot and both feet have severe bunions. I am 67 yrs young and I don’t want to go through surgeries on my feet. I do water aerobics 3 xs a week for 2 hours at a time. I will just continue with my regimen. I have pretty much stopped eating processed sugar and follow a low carb diet. I eat eggs, some red meat, some poultry and some fish. I eat beans, veggies and fruit. I have cut back on potatoes which I love. Who doesn’t? I still eat them but just once a week. I drink water and Topo Chico mineral water. I pray and read / study my Bible. I trust in my Savior and Lord Jesus Christ to get me through this crappy disease. And pretty much in spite of the RA, I am a happy pappy. Blessings be upon all who read my long winded comment 👍🤠

[@helderschrijven4751]

Lieverd drink ik drink de hele dag gember thee en kunt er ook een smoothie van maken met water en ander fruit citroen of sinaasappel en honing. Het helpt in ieder geval de pijn terug te dringen Niet op je nuchter maag. Nadat je wat hebt gegeten drink je zoveel je zelf wil, met honing.

[@elenaplesa]

Many thanks for your efforts to educate the public. You are what a doctor should really be. Blessings to you.

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Thank you very much because it was so clear, slow and thorough. And it was in a way a lay person can understand.

[@5unshineBear]

Great video about arthritis and the science behind it. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

Acidosis? I had severe Arthritis and was only able to take 6 inch long steps and was declared disabled by my Doctor. I had two vertebra's spontaneously fuse together and was facing a final destination of a Wheel Chair. Finally I did a 3 day PH test, three times a day (from my saliva and urine) My Ph was 4.6 and that is/was very acid, so my Doctor missed the Acidosis part. So then I started taking baths in about 2 pounds of Soda and the first time I did this my Ph went up (overnight) to a Ph of 8, so I backed off a bit and monitored and kept my Ph at about 7 Ph and after a few weeks I was ale to take full steps/strides. That was 20 years ago and I am still doing good at near 72 years of age. Now of course I eat plenty of fresh vegetables and my Ph is ever so stable.

[@avila50]

That's 👏. Which soda did you use? Was that 2pounds for each single bath everyday? Rep please

[@aeshikarawat1743]

Eat lots of fresh fruits also.. regional and seasonal.have lots of sunshine after gentle oil massage on the affected joints..try to avoid dairy products and animal protein..may God bless you and all the very best dear..😃

[@DaKeezl]

@@avila50 I guess he is/was using sodium bicarbonate aka sodium hydrogen carbonate aka Natron. Do not use baking soda. It is almost the same but has mild acids in it which counters the effect.

[@misst3419]

@@aeshikarawat1743 Avoid also goat, sheep and fish and chicken?

[@drha6646]

simple and easy explanation about arthritis of the fingers thanks sir! always

[@anonymousrussia123]

Thank you all your videos are outstanding.

[@jennyamiantitis4906]

Dear Dr. Your narrative was very informative and easy to follow. We need one to follow this which tells us therapy and proactive measures so as to avoid, halt or cure? these conditions. Thank you very much.

[@bluelotus823]

Thank you for this clear, concise, and helpful video.

[@doxiemom95]

Thank you, I found this very helpful!

[@anne-marieh6128]

Excellent video! Incredibly informative and well laid out graphic information. Sincere thanks for the work put interest and for sharing it.

[@DebReskey]

Yes! My sentiments too. I also liked that the pace in the delivery of the information, not rushed and without annoying background music.

[@carmenchaux67]

Thank you Dr. Ebraheim. It is an excellent presentation to identify what is the patient suffering.

[@Moinuddin1278]

Perfect presentation Great teacher 👍👍

[@ratnakaul2095]

Thank u dear respected Doctor for releasing this precious vedio clip.I m so greatfull.May God bless u Doc.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌👌👌👍👍

[@balramrathore3947]

Thank you for such information 🤗

[@kiransharma7848]

Thanks for educating us. Much appreciated 🙏

[@rokhayapouye9037]

Very helpful Sir. Thank you so much

[@monalizagraciadaz4797]

Thank you Doc in your clear explanation regarding diff types of arthithis !!God bless you

[@kingdomrunt]

VERY helpful. More than you'll ever know.

[@trishalivingston1051]

Thank you Dr. Ebraheim, this is very helpful.

[@timmydesai3886]

Very informative. Thank You!!

[@RC-yb5dp]

Thank you for this valuable information. I wish some doctors would take the time to explain things about which form of arthritis the patient may have. This helps to get the right type of treatment.

[@bobgillis1137]

Thanks for the video. It was helpful.

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

Best explanation I have seen. Thank you!

[@mislabarco4668]

This is wonderful and very clear. Thank you!n

[@mparwezk]

Very well explained thanks 😊

[@krishnadarshan6751]

Thank you for easy explanation but I was looking forward to know how to prevent from the very initial stage.

[@helenholdsworth6407]

Perhaps avoid inflammatory foods.

[@graceo5835]

Thanks for this very informative 👍 ❤

[@camillebood4719]

I’m a massage therapist, and I found it to be very helpful. Very informative.

[@sanamohamedali5353]

Thanks this is very helpful

[@chinchilla1956]

Thankyou so much. Brilliant clear video.

[@eddiewilson6340]

Thank you for making it so clear

[@befekadudemmissie4592]

I wish your nice explanation provide prevention , treatment and outcome issues !

[@jyotsnadesai8556]

Thank you for the information

[@lovepeace4065]

Brilliant doctor

[@kathyliu1961]

Thank you so much so much , you help me to identify my finger problem.

[@adasamoilovich6496]

Thank you the educating us, but steps to take to prevent it and what to do now when the joint are affected.

[@vanassarinleeanupat3973]

Thank you very much. It's very helpful.

[@KingsCrossVIP]

mashAllah very in-depth and easy to understand with the diagrams thank you doctor.

[@melaniekotze9081]

Thank you doctor.

[@lupitamacedo193]

🙏 Very helpful and Informative !

[@judithwilson-padilla5832]

Thank you, it’s very educational

[@zdenkicastanec3941]

Thank you very mutch.Greetings from Croatia:)

[@ACS888]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@sandythanksyousomuchforyou1004]

Thanks you for sharing this myself

[@user-jz2ug6qh6k]

Dear Dr Ebrahim,,It is really a wonderful lecture and you are very special to be a doctor who benefits others for free and multi linguist at the same time. So no matter where you reside on this planet. You and your knowledge are shared for millions to learn and understand . I am hoping this valuable information hopefully followed by the best treatment for each kind in your opinion best regards Runak

[@madelcrawley7366]

many thank,very helpful.

[@wednesdaychild2408]

❤❤❤👍👍👍with my big compliment to you doctor. Good explaination. I do not hv that problem , i take care of my diet, but to watch this type of videos, it increases my knowledge, you are great. ❤

[@Ashysand]

Very I’ve been going though this since my stroke last year.

[@sammyrichardson7305]

Very helpful,Thank you

[@rjm4031]

Very useful, thank you!

[@wendyfield7708]

Very helpful.

[@Sissy-tp7yz]

Thank You for sharing the knowledge to help myself , and many others understand much easier what we all might be experiencing. thank you Dr.

[@onlythewise1]

he didn't do anything ass

[@nomsakhalo8265]

How do you treat this problem please answer me

[@ongsteve4726]

I have gout on my left hand 3rd finger every morning when I wake up and I managed to cure the pain by gripping my fingers in and out for 40 times. Try it out yourself.

[@easycookingwithaiweensacan5787]

Thank you for the info

[@gayathriramdas4342]

Very Informative & Useful Video. Thank You Very Much

[@jacquinafernandes6634]

But what will be the preventive measures for all this????

[@TheElleFactorAgain]

If you are able, a good Rheumatologist can provide guidance 🙏🏽

[@letschatwithdeneshajarrett1346]

This was helpful. I learnt alot

[@faustacarlos3731]

Thank you doctor

[@britneyfanvideosfl]

My body has definitely changed since having lupus and sjorgins. My rheumatologist recently tested me( blood work) for arthritis and it came back negative. What's weird is my fingers/hands are like this. I know it's not from my cerebral palsy

[@Kundizu]

I think not everyone with Arthritis gets positive blood test.

[@yolandamaldonado8559]

Thank you very informative

[@bunnsongmeas847]

Thanks you so much for sharing this with us I’m really glad to hear about the explanation of the disease When It’s happening to me I don’t really understand how I get it and why’s that so painful 😓 now I know so many peoples are having this problem Thanks you Dear Dr I’m appreciate it so much ❤️

[@shashiuppal1209]

❤

[@josephinemurphy6443]

THANK YOU EXCELLENT INFORMATION.

[@angieariza8790]

Thank you very much

[@nildavalencia5524]

Thank you for sharing this different types of arthritis of the fingers . This information is from someone who knows the pathology, & anatomy of the human body. Even some medical books in pathology mention the different types of arthritis. Unfortunately treatment is not available as many others autoimmune diseases that the body destroys itself. The solution is exercise, eat healthy drink water & live in a dry climate to diminish the symptoms. Thank you 😊 for helping us !

[@susannefulwood7873]

That you Doctor. It seems that we all need to stop the carbs And SUGAR OF ALL TYPES. PRAY AND EXCERSIZE.

[@pjm8433]

Yes it was very helpful . Thank you

[@user-fg5qg9ez9o]

thank you so much, Doctor

[@maxmillanmaxmillan]

My finger joints are getting lumpy and, thankfully, not painful. Not sure if it’s from years of physical labour or arthritis.

[@ritagoodhead205]

Thank you so much

[@lunallena947]

Thanks so much.

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFORMATION MANY BLESSINGS

[@ArifHossain-nd3cg]

Thank you

[@preethum17]

God bless you dear doctor. Thanks for the knowledgeable videos. Kindly, if possible could you please let us know the cause and preventive measures or cure, diet for the same. God bless you.

[@elizabethfuhr5527]

If you have arthritis, the following food will aggravate pain and swelling: Eggplant, tomatoes/ketchup, bell peppers, mushroom. If you have too much of these food, it elevates pain.

[@halinakozlowska2672]

Where really is written that these food is bad for arthritis? WHERE????

[@maipham-qo8lt]

Thank you for sharing

[@halinakozlowska2672]

I don't think this advice is right. Why this plant are good for bad arthritis? Why? Because everyone day that?

[@miragonzales6060]

..please discuss rheumatoid arthritis

[@klararotik5356]

Very, very helpful !!!!

[@lynnclark9678]

Needed ty

[@marileaswenson1893]

Thank you - very clear information and graphics... yes, very helpful. Now we need a cure!!

[@estherkinzelmann4875]

Helpful would it be if you would say what one can do about it. 🤔

[@neelampanjwani88]

Very useful information

[@hemak5482]

Very good information Doctor. Many thanks. Now how to rectify this.

[@srinivasaraosirasapalli5104]

excellent

[@fran-gx3kf]

Yes, quite helpful info 👍.

[@myrnasharif499]

this video is very informative, please give some tips or what we can do to prevent it. thanks.p

[@fionabiziou2757]

If you stop all dairy and milk products and also all gluten and grains , I have completely helped my problems by sticking to a very clean naturopathic diet

[@pedroj52]

Very nice thank you so much.

[@fifibernard6412]

thank you very helpful gratitude.

[@pennyc7064]

What are the treatments for these type of issues? Other than pain medication.

[@alanwilson2078]

My middle finger of right hand has slight swelling and won't bend fully without a painful "pop" getting it back to original straightness. Will see doc soon to see wtf is up. Do the same.

[@v.krakheja6854]

Thank you so much for extensive information...... please guide some medicine and food also...

[@marcellajupining6126]

How to cure these ... as i suffer from this ... i felt no cure to put my crooked finger and at times the joints on the fingers hurt too

[@marimizban7601]

You did not say any thing about the treatment 🤔🤔🤔please tell us what to do .

[@kimberlydavis5034]

Yes rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for almost 18 years now. Your hands and fingers swells pain and stiffness and you drop stuff a lot. I know all about it. Inflammation or the hands are painful and sometimes I can't even write etc.

[@romygime5822]

There are creams for arthritis and i use arthritis gloves. I do wear at night and help with the inflammation and a good healthy diet too

[@ebear6555]

Sounds like our daughter. She has a flare up now. Been going on weeks. She can't hold on to things. Her hands/ fingers swell & very painful. Dr says not RA though. Basically telling her she is fine but physical evidence says otherwise. I think she is on a start of a long journey to find out what is happening to her

[@garaddhanshri8655]

What to do to overcome this problem

[@dhanalakshmioruganti2097]

Please tell the remedies to overtake this artharities.

[@fluffyflo2602]

Do you get swelling with the osteoarthritis? Doctor says osteoarthritis but i think it's ra.

[@lisavanzan1301]

Yes great help thankyou💌

[@GOK_333]

Great video, Thank you. Can you help us, in ways to alleviate this conditions. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@dawnfucile922]

I recommend Dr. Joel Wallach's protocol (You Tube) He's the Mineral Expert who cures just about everything, because almost everything is caused by Nutritional Deficiencies! MSM rebuilds cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments etc. and I've recently added this supplement to my protocol as Doc Wallach says. Blessings!

[@andreymoura9865]

20 years old programmer with arthritis. It's hard, guys. It's hard.

[@anushrirawale7850]

How much arthrisis was found in your anti CCP ??? Mine is 8 and negative still I have symptoms and you???

[@andreymoura9865]

@@anushrirawale7850 Hello. I have not done a medical examination yet. But I have symptoms: pain in all finger joints of the two hands (except for thumb), wake up with hands stiffness. Sometimes I feel pain 24/7 and sometimes it doesn't hurt that much. Ice in the hands is good.

[@anushrirawale7850]

@@andreymoura9865 you didn't did any blood test ?

[@andreymoura9865]

@@anushrirawale7850 No :)

[@moroccanbabe7635]

@@andreymoura9865 how is it going now? Have you done any tests

[@MariaGomes-qq9im]

Thank u Dr. for the information. I realized I've RA - morning stiffness

[@MrAllywood79]

I thought he was going to five some advices on how to treat or prevent arthritis rheumatoid.

[@mayasonawane1130]

Thanks a lots Sir for giving such valuable information.I would like to abt Gouty Arthritis because I'm suffering from it