Question 1

why am i getting hand swelling at night, without tingling? it's similar to when i go walking and my hands swell.

Accepted Answer

Circulation: Simple swelling of a limb without motor or sensory symptoms, such as weakness, numbness, tingling, or pain suggests a problem with insufficient return of body fluid from the limb, usually from venous blockage but occasionally also from lymphatic blockade. Limb elevation when walking or alteration of sleep positions may be all that's needed. If your problem includes more than just swelling, see md.

Question 2

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 3

y my hands swelling  up.?

Accepted Answer

There are many : Reasons why this can occur. Hence, it is prudent that you visit your internist.

Question 4

what causes hands swelling on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Not normal for: A baby to have swollen hand unless bitten by a bug or something.Please have your baby checked out before it gets worse.The other thing is an injury, want to rule out fracture. You did not give any more information aside from swelling .Hard to say. Just the same take your baby to the doctor asap.

Question 5

hands swelling after weed whacking. what should i put on it?

Accepted Answer

Swelling may be due : To vibration, muscle fatigue and just regular blood flow, with your hands dependent ie down and working hard, but while some swelling is normal, noticeable swelling is not. Metabolic, blood pressure and endocrine issues come to mind. Gentle elevation and ice works best but if this is a change in behavior of your hands you need to see your pcp and have some basic things checked out!

Question 6

why are my hands swelling and itching?

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: Have you taken a new medicine or been exposed to something new? Swelling and itching are often signs of an allergic reaction to something. If you don't think it could be allergic, how long has it been going on? Any change in activity or injury? Any numbness?

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Why am i getting hand swelling at night, without tingling? it's similar to when i go walking and my hands swell.

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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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Y my hands swelling up.?

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What causes hands swelling on a baby?

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Hands swelling after weed whacking. what should i put on it?

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Why are my hands swelling and itching?

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What causes hand swelling?

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What causes hand swelling on a baby?

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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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