1 At the ends of each of our chromosomes are sections of DNA called telomeres. 2  Telomeres protect the ends of the chromosomes during DNA replication by forming a cap, much like the plastic tip on a shoelace.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of finger arthritis. OA is also called degenerative joint disease because it is caused by wear and tear on your joints as you age. In OA, the protective tissues in your joints deteriorate with time allowing bare bone to rub on bone. This cause joint pain and swelling.
Arthritis can affect any of them causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms in your finger. The first symptoms you may notice are stiffness and a dull, achy pain in your finger. Swelling is another common symptom of finger arthritis.Sometimes, you may feel grinding or grating when you use a finger joint. As your arthritis progresses, you may notice bony nodules at the affected joints.f you have an autoimmune disease causing your finger arthritis, you may also need medicine to control your immune system. These treatments include disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to slow down joint destruction, andbiologic response modifiers (BRMs) to reduce inflammation and permanent joint damage.