Question 1

hand swollen and internally bruised, what should i do now?

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See Dr.: At your age, and with your desription, likely causes could be "a bad bruise", a strain/sprain, or a fracture.  See a dr. For an evaluation and possible x-ray to rule out the more serious causes.  Best wishes.

Question 2

my hand swollen with sprained wrist -- is this normal, what to do?

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Yes: Elevation, ice, anti-inflammatories and use of fingers to help milk swelling out of hand are all helpful. Compression gloves like isotonic can be helpful as well.

Question 3

slight right hand swelling, is this normal or something to be concerned about? no injury, no pain, no discomfort, only in hand, just slightly swollen.

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Swollen right hand: It may not be anything, but it's not clear since you did not mention how long this has going on. Vascular or lymphatic issues or something else might cause the swelling. Get it evaluated.

Question 4

baby ears and hand swollen- allergy?

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Allergy: This sounds like an allergic reaction, you need to seek medical help right away.

Question 5

hand swollen after hitting wall?

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Injury to hand : Time will tell, but I suggest you get an X-ray to make sure no fracture exists.

Question 6

what could make my hand swollen for weeks, without pain?

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Many reasons : You should see your physician to make sure that there is not another reason for your hands to be swollen.  There are many reasons for swollen hands that need to be evaluated.

Question 7

hand swollen and pain up arm?

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If...: Since we don't have more details on what other symptoms you are experiencing  or the circumstances that triggered your arm to be swollen I would suggest you go to the nearest urgent care center for evaluation. There are multiple reasons why you are having these symptoms. It could be anything from an infection, joint inflammation, blood clot, among others.

Question 8

why is the palm of my left hand swollen ? should i b worried ?

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Exclude infection: It is rare to have swelling in this area, and the first thing to be excluded would be an infection; as you are in Belize, I would consider also unusual, slow growing infections such as those in the tuberculosis family, called 'atypical mycobacteria' some of which are present in marine environments. Hand infections can be serious, so please seek qualified medical attention.

Question 9

why is my right hand swollen and i feel tingling up my arm?

Accepted Answer

Thre are several: Possible reasons. Trauma, sleep positon, infection, tendonitis, especially given age. Radial sided tendonitis.  May be a common issue such as de quervains, one may need to refine the comlaint, ie , is the swelling in the whole hand or just feels swollen. Is the tingling ing extend up the arm or just into the hand and forearm?  Is there neck comoression ad the tingling hand "feels" swollen , .

Question 10

hand swollen for no reason what could it be ?

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See PCP: Usually there is a reason. If no history of fall or trauma then consider inflammatory conditions. Insect bites can also start with swelling but are assciated with redness. See your pcp as catching things early leads to quicker control and recovery. In meanwhile rest, elevate hand and use nsaids.

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