Question 1

when i first put the hand support gloves on my hand felt tight but now it feels ok, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It is normal: Gloves shrink a little and feel tight when first putting on, then loosen a little. All is normal. Why are wearing hand support gloves and how did you purchase them?

Question 2

i bought hand support gloves. no there a little tight when i first pit them on idk if thats okay and my wrist are a little tingly, is that okay ?

Accepted Answer

Tingling: These tight gloves are inappropriate for you if they continue to cause tingling which implies pinching of nerves probably at the wrist level.

Question 3

are my hand support gloves suppose to be a little tight when i first put them on and my wrist and hands are getting a chill feeling inside. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Too tight: Hi!
temperature change or tingling in the hands while wearing gloves can indicate that they are too tight (affecting either blood flow or the nerves).  I'd recommend going with the next size up.  
best regards,
Garrett Norvell, MD

Question 4

do i have really small hands if size 5 gloves?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not a problem.

Question 5

what causes a hand to swell after a fall? i fell and my hand is swollen like a boxing glove. can't move it or touch it.

Accepted Answer

Probably a broken bo: A Colles fracture or other broken bone. See an orthopedic DR TODAY or go to ER. At least a severe sprain.

Question 6

my wife is suffering from her dry hands. we don't know if this is caused by detergents. tried to use gloves but it worsens. she has cracked skins.

Accepted Answer

Allergy testing: She may also be allergic to a substance used in the gloves (ie: latex) which is why the gloves may be causing her to worsen. There can be many causes including chemicals, soaps, detergents, materials. She should see a dermatologist for patch test and an allergist for allergy testing. In the meanwhile try aquaphor or vaseline to help with the dry hands.

Question 7

while drawing blood if there is no visable blood on gloves would it be ok if i don't wash hands after glove removal or it is necessary to wash hands?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands: While you may be correct that there is no soilage on your hands, universal precautions dictate that you wash your hands after patient contact, even if you have worn gloves.  For one thing, there can be micro-contamination.  More importantly, we should always wash before each patient contact, and after each patient contact.  This is how we keep ourselves and our patients healthy, avoid germ spread.

Question 8

i cleaned my house with bleach but i didn't use gloves and now my hands are all red and they burning really bad what can i do or use for the burning?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: Your skin must have gotten irritated by the chemical, use a thick moisturizer such as vaseline and over the counter Hydrocortisone cream. If it does not work in a day or 2 seek medical help for stronger medications.

Question 9

i was cleaning  my house with bleach i didn't use gloves and now my hands are all red and it's burning really bad.what can i do or use for the burning?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel, such as you would use for a sunburn, will soothe the chemical burns that you have sustained from your bleach.

Question 10

why do my hands get colder when i wear gloves?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you are a smoker it could be a circulation issue. There is also a process called raynauds. It is the cold that is causing the issue, not the wearing of gloves. See your doctor and discuss it with him or her.

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A member asked:

When i first put the hand support gloves on my hand felt tight but now it feels ok, is that normal?

A member asked:

I bought hand support gloves. no there a little tight when i first pit them on idk if thats okay and my wrist are a little tingly, is that okay ?

A member asked:

Are my hand support gloves suppose to be a little tight when i first put them on and my wrist and hands are getting a chill feeling inside. is that ok?

A member asked:

Do i have really small hands if size 5 gloves?

A member asked:

What causes a hand to swell after a fall? i fell and my hand is swollen like a boxing glove. can't move it or touch it.

A member asked:

My wife is suffering from her dry hands. we don't know if this is caused by detergents. tried to use gloves but it worsens. she has cracked skins.

A member asked:

While drawing blood if there is no visable blood on gloves would it be ok if i don't wash hands after glove removal or it is necessary to wash hands?

A member asked:

I cleaned my house with bleach but i didn't use gloves and now my hands are all red and they burning really bad what can i do or use for the burning?

A member asked:

I was cleaning my house with bleach i didn't use gloves and now my hands are all red and it's burning really bad.what can i do or use for the burning?

A member asked:

Why do my hands get colder when i wear gloves?

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