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

is hand swelling normal after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Elevate high (statue of liberty) and use ice. Swelling is more common after open surgery than the newer endoscopic techniques.

Question 3

broken wrist, wrist swelling gone, hand swollen, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Have you been seen: Without seeing your xray hard to say but you should probably get seen by an orthopaedic surgeon.  Treatment will depend on how bad of a break: whether there is substantial displacement and thus need for a reduction (realignment of the broken bones) either closed or possibly surgery.

Question 4

why is my wrist and hand swelling 1 week after breaking my humorous?

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Probably normal: Swelling of the elbow, wrist, and hand is common after humerus fractures.  The swelling typically pools "downstream."  best to elevate the hand and wrist when possible or speak with your treating physician if it persists.

Question 5

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 6

aching and tingling in right shoulder, down arm into hand, wrist and hand swelling female age 47

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Numbness : Numbness and tingling of the extremities are typically seen in peripheral neuropathies. Swelling is a typical symptoms of inflammation.  Any history of trauma or rheumatic disease? For a better orientation you need to provide more details!
i think the best option at this point is to go talk to your pcp or your family physician.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

severe  hand swelling & pain   no medical   facility    been  able to help me     can you  please  help?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: Severe hand swelling and pain needs to be checked out.  If your family doctor or er has not been helpful you may need to see a specialists.  A rheumatologist or arthritis doctor may be best, but you usually have to wait several months to see them.  A hand surgeon could also be helpful.

Question 10

should i use heat or ice on hand swelling that won't go down after 76 hours?

Accepted Answer

Hmm...trauma?: It depends on the mechanism of injury and clinical situation surrounding your swelling. Ice really only works for initial traumatic or post surgical swelling and not for chronic swelling or anything greater than 24 hours after injury.

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