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Is this arthritis?
My hands are stiff a lot of the time. Is this arthritis?
5 Answers
Stiffness is a very common sign of arthritis and you should be evaluated
Diabetes is a very common cause of hand stiffness as is hypothyroidism
Most of time you can have osteoarthritis depends on mileage what you have covered. please do x ray of hands and see doctor. also need to differentiate different kinds of arthritis , so need to evaluate
Hello!
Thanks for the question. Your hand pain could definitely be arthritis. The best thing to do is visit with a licensed rheumatologist for a proper evaluation.
Thanks so much!
Best regards,
Dr Brionez
Stiffness in the joints is a common symptom of arthritis. Examination by your healthcare provider and perhaps some blood tests may be helpful, but the exam is the first and most important step.
It is very possible that the cause of stiff hands is some type of arthritis, but you should see a rheumatologist to determine the cause. The treatment for this condition will vary, depending on the cause of the stiffness.