Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

Learn the two conditions that are often misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, plus symptoms, tests, treatments, and ...

CHICAGO -- Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. There were 197 emergency department visits related to the disease in ...

Hand pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) has a variable course but can be predicted by factors such as body mass index, employment status, coping style, and mental health. Investigators conducted a ...

A new study has found that methotrexate, a widely available and affordable drug that’s usually prescribed as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, is effective at reducing the pain and ...

Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a new study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment. The paper ...

The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed. When the symptoms spread to other areas of my life—for instance, when ...

Once upon a time, you had the agility to dance the night away and bounce back the next morning without even a headache. But somewhere along the line, you grew up—and now, it can feel like every ...

Scott's story sheds light on a rare autoimmune condition, systemic sclerosis, and offers a stark reminder that some physical sensations can be more than they appear. Here’s a look into his journey and ...