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[|Human|] I work as a Baggage handler at a busy airport,since I have started work I have found that every day my fingers and knuckles are aching, it seems to be getting progressively worse, of a night I get bad circulation in both my hands,can you please explain what could be the problem.I  am almost 50 years of age and am quite concerned,I love this work but feel this may be a long term problem preventing me to continue a happy employment.Kind regardsWally Trankle
[|AI|]  This is suggestive of inflammation of the hands/fingers, with the possibility of underlying arthritis of the hands as well (which creates longer recovery time from each traumatic work shift). An x-ray of the hands would confirm arthritis. You could try contrast baths 3 times per day at home: dipping both hands in hot water for 4 minutes, followed by 1 minute in cold water. This would reduce inflammation and improve blood flow.