Question 1

what causes hand swelling?

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Multiple causes: This could be low thyroid, a carpal tunnel, an allergy, problem with veins, arthritis, afrozen shoulder, early shoulder hand syndrome, tendonitis, kidney problem. It's also possible you just slept on it and the swelling will go away by itself.

Question 2

what causes hand swelling on a baby?

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Hand swelling: Does the baby have sickle cell disease? Needs to be evaluated by pediatrician.

Question 3

what can cause hand swelling for a diabetic old woman?

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Need more info: A variety of things can cause hand swelling in an “old woman” and this probably warrants further evaulation by your physician.  Some common things are:  Arthritis, gout, trauma or injury, tendinitis, ganglion cysts, giant cell tumors.  As I said, this could likely be rapidly sorted out with a brief physical exam and an x-ray.

Question 4

what causes hand swelling, along with pain moving my wrist?

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Carpel tunnel: There are many reasons to have the symptoms you described, a common cause is carpel tunnel syndrome due to swelling of tissues at the wrist.  It is a treatable entity and should be excluded before considering other possibilities.  Your physician may do tests to validate the suspicion.

Question 5

what are some probable causes of swollen ankles and slight hand swelling with a tingling sensation?

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Circulation?: If your blood circulation is compromised that would cause swelling in the extremities (feet more so due to gravity). Allergic reaction of some sort? Continuation of symptoms warrants a check-up with your md. Good luck!

Question 6

what causes swollen hands, feet, and ankles? not reduced with diuretic only prednisone. swelling inbetween finger joints not the joints themselves.

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Inflammation: Sounds like inflammation. Must search for cause. Rule out food sensitivity. About 10 percent of population can be sensitive to nightshades, about 30-40 percent can be sensitive to gluten and casein. Other more common food sensitivities include soy, corn, beef, etc. Consider food elimination for at least 2-3 months. Leigh wagner, rd is a good dietitian who can help by phone: 913-588-6208.

Question 7

what can be done for hand swelling?

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Depends: On what the cause is.  Is it due to an injury, poor circulation, collagen vascular diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lymphatic problems, etc.  Finding the cause will help to determine the treatment.

Question 8

why is my hand swelling after injury?

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Swelling quite: Simply is a sign of injury and or inflammation, or infection  blood or fluid accumulated in tissues due to broken blood vessels or fluid shifts from histamine release near inflammtion or  due to tissue destruction from infection.

Question 9

what to do for hand swelling from a slammed car door?

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Xray: The first thing to find out is whether you broke any bones, so get your hand xrayed. If it's just bruised, there's not much you can do except apply ice until the swelling goes down, then baby it until it heals.

Question 10

how do you stop your hand swelling up after you hit a wall?

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Ice and elevation: Use ice and elevation and if it persists or there is significant pain and swelling, see your pcp or an orthopedist.  A light compression dressing such as a lightly wrapped ace bandage may help.  Don't take a chance, get it checked out.

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