Question 1

hands r swollen can't get ring off with lotion how can i get the swelling down. i woke up with swollen hands. i smoke 10 a day and drink occasionally?

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Check it out: Should try drinking adequate water, if dehydrated can cause swelling. Should also check with your doc if persistant.

Question 2

wake up with swollen hands and feet?

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Too much salt: Likely too much salt with your holiday meals! Drink water to flush the salt our of your system. If fails to improve, could be a heart or kidney problem and you need to see your primary care doctor .

Question 3

how can i treat swollen hands and feet?

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Medication: This is usually due to heart or kidney problems. You might require water pills. Consult your physician.

Question 4

what to do about swollen hands and feet?

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See your physician: This could be due to high blood pressure, kidney disorders, heart problems, or poor valve function in your veins.  I would recommend seeing your primary care physician first and getting a complete check up.

Question 5

what can be done for swollen hands and feet?

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Consult: I suggest you have a work up by your internist.

Question 6

what can i do to reduce swollen hands and feet?

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 7

what causes swollen hands and feet in the winter?

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Circulation: During the cold weather, the body will try to reroute the circulation from the extremities (arms and legs) to the central chest cavity (heart, lungs, etc...)  therefore the blood flow will be somewhat compromised to the hands and feet and thats why you will have swelling in your hands and feet.

Question 8

what are potential causes and solutions to waking up with swollen hands and feet?

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Inflamatory disease: Some potential causes could be an inflamatory or autoimmune disease such as  rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, less commmon gout.You need proper testing in order to make a proper diagnosis.

Question 9

what's recommended as a cure for swollen hands after broken wrist?

Accepted Answer

Elevation, ice: Keep the hand above the level of your heart to reduce swellling, and use ice for 20 minutes every 3-4 hours.  Avoid overuse of that hand, and if your orthopedist allows you can use an anti-inflammatory medication.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: swollen hands?

Accepted Answer

It is normal for the: To swell when you sleep
fluid that is extracellular mredistributes 
when you sleep . Diet salt and some medical conditions that affect water retention may influence this . A salty meal is a common cause unless other health issues exist.

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