Question 1

dropped a big can on thumb. still numb & can't bend after two weeks with some hand swelling and now has a dent by injury site. is it fractured?

Accepted Answer

ItMayBeGetItChecked: The only way you can know if it is fractured is by having it checked by a doctor and by xray imaging.From what you describe it may be fractured,Consult your doctor or go to ER.

Question 2

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 3

severe burning sensation.left hand only.wakes me at night.episodic(4 episodes past 20 years.previously just tingling/numb).2nd episode w severe pain & whole hand swelling(last was 2 years ago:took 30 mg cymbalta for 3 weeks).began cymbalta 2 weeks ag?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Your symptoms may suggest a carpal tunnel syndrome which is due to a median nerve compression at the wrist. An exam can usually make the diagnosis. An electromyogram can be helpful as well. See a rheumatologist, orthopedist or hand surgeon.

Question 4

i have a plethora of symptoms: extreme faitgue, dry scalp, scaly lesions, numbness/tingling in the hands, swelling feet?

Accepted Answer

See derm: A dermatologist can do a work up to find the cause. They may have other specialists help.

Question 5

severe back pain, numbness and tingling in feet arms hands swelling in thighs, feet, hands and upper arms. rapid weight gain around belly ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It's important with all these symptoms mentioned that you seek evaluation with your primary care doctor to figure out what could be causing all these symptoms. There are various thing that could result in some of those symptoms. It may not be only one cause. It could have some vascular component, a metabolic component, a neurologic component, nutrient deficiency component, or none-of-the-above.

Question 6

what can be done for hand swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 7

why is my hand swelling after injury?

Accepted Answer

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 8

skin turning black on hand swelling and pain?

Accepted Answer

Black skin: Not a good sign, call your doctor immediately, there is either an infection or a circulation problem. Don't sit on it!

Question 9

are there effective natural treatments for hand swelling?

Accepted Answer

Compression, motion: The hand works like a pump...Motion helps take out swelling, as does hand elevation.  There are no magic medical potions, unless there is an inflammatory cause, in which case, anti-inflammatory medicines can help.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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Dropped a big can on thumb. still numb & can't bend after two weeks with some hand swelling and now has a dent by injury site. is it fractured?

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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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Severe burning sensation.left hand only.wakes me at night.episodic(4 episodes past 20 years.previously just tingling/numb).2nd episode w severe pain & whole hand swelling(last was 2 years ago:took 30 mg cymbalta for 3 weeks).began cymbalta 2 weeks ag?

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I have a plethora of symptoms: extreme faitgue, dry scalp, scaly lesions, numbness/tingling in the hands, swelling feet?

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Severe back pain, numbness and tingling in feet arms hands swelling in thighs, feet, hands and upper arms. rapid weight gain around belly ?

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What can be done for hand swelling?

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Why is my hand swelling after injury?

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Skin turning black on hand swelling and pain?

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Are there effective natural treatments for hand swelling?

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

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