Question 1

i still have finger and hand swelling after hand surgery. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Some swelling after an injury or surgery is common. It is however important to control the swelling which will help with movement of the fingers. Elevation icing and the motion can be used. If this does not help therapists can sometimes be needed to help with the swelling.

Question 2

severe peeling hands for over 2 years. non stop peeling. swelling in hands and numbness in fingers are the newest symptoms.
dr says contact demititis?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Contact dermatitis implies that your hands are coming into contact with something that is causing this severe reaction.  It would be unlikely to have gone on for two years but one way to test that theory is to make sure your hands are not being exposed to anything potentially caustic.  Have you seen a rheumatologist to check for other potential causes?  "Working mans hands" can treat symptoms.

Question 3

i am experiencing  hand swelling. the following also describe me:
finger numbness, bone pain, and hand weakness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Many possibilities from tendon problem to pinched nerve to arthritis so need to examine to make the diagnosis and may need tests such as bloods and xrays to make the diagnosis

Question 4

what causes hand swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what causes swelling in hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Depends where swell: It depends if  the swelling is in the joints, or the entire hand  and foot is  this the same in each. Most commonly the swelling in the feet  is edema.  There is  unilateral swelling in reflex  dystrophy and  s3pe. If the individual joints are  swollen this can suggest polyarthritis like rheuamtoid  arthritis. There are a  variety of  other  causes depnding where  the swelling is and its intensity.

Question 6

what causes severe swelling in hands? dartmouth hitchcock found no cause.

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling in hands  can be caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, circulation problems, infection, lymphadema,  salt retention,  wrapping from tight bandages.

Question 7

what causes hand swelling on a baby?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what can cause hand swelling for a diabetic old woman?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can cause sudden swelling in hands, lips, and feet?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Could be possible mild anaphylactic allergic reaction if persists seek care

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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I still have finger and hand swelling after hand surgery. is this normal?

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Severe peeling hands for over 2 years. non stop peeling. swelling in hands and numbness in fingers are the newest symptoms. dr says contact demititis?

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I am experiencing hand swelling. the following also describe me: finger numbness, bone pain, and hand weakness. what should i do?

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What causes hand swelling?

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What causes swelling in hands and feet?

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What causes severe swelling in hands? dartmouth hitchcock found no cause.

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What causes hand swelling on a baby?

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What can cause hand swelling for a diabetic old woman?

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What can cause sudden swelling in hands, lips, and feet?

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

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