Question
In the morning, I wake up with swollen hands that cannot make a fist. Multiple small joints in my fingers and toes are painful. After walking for a long time, my ankles hurt. The current condition is unclear.
Answer
Hello, rheumatoid arthritis employs different treatment methods at various stages of the disease. Specific treatment measures include: regional heat therapy, hot spring baths, steam therapy, paraffin wax therapy, infrared therapy, and so on. These methods can alleviate pain and morning stiffness, increase regional blood circulation, promote the subsidence of inflammation and swelling, and enhance the effectiveness of medication on the region.