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Arthritis bumps on your fingers can be painful and get in the way of your daily activities. These bumps are called Heberden’s nodes when they occur at the fingertips and Bouchard’s nodes when they appear at the joint in the middle of your finger. [1] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source These bumps are caused by bone growths from osteoarthritis, and while you can’t make them disappear completely, you can take steps to reduce your pain, swelling, and discomfort. We’ll show you how to alleviate inflammation in your hands and get relief from arthritis bumps in no time.
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QuestionDoes the anti-inflammatory diet work to reduce arthritis symptoms?Dr. Siddharth Tambar, MD is a board certified rheumatologist at Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. With over 19 years of experience, Dr. Tambar specializes in Regenerative Medicine and Rheumatology, with a focus on platelet rich plasma and bone marrow derived stem cell treatments for arthritis, tendinitis, injuries, and back pain. Dr. Tambar holds a BA in Economics from State University of New York at Buffalo. He earned his MD from State University of New York at Syracuse. He completed his Internship, Residency in Internal Medicine, and his Rheumatology Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr Tambar is board certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. He also holds Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Diagnostic and Interventional certifications from the American College of Rheumatology and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.It's a very good question. I have seen people perform elimination diets to reduce certain food groups that may help reduce flare ups. Some people appear to have success with a diet heavy in plant-based foods. It looks like there's some benefit there. In terms of preventing the spread of the disease, there doesn't seem to be any good studies to support it. In general though, improving your diet is never a bad idea.
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