Question 1

i wake up with swollen fingers what does that mean?

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Get Evaluated: You need to get evaluated to get a correct diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 2

what could cause swollen fingers in a newborn?

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Many things: Edema of the fingers of a newborn could be from low serum protein (renal losses of protein), blocked lymphatic flow, venous obstruction on the hand or arm.  A physician should carefully the fingers, wrist, and arm of the affected side.

Question 3

i have unexpected rashes and swollen fingers, what is this?

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Swollen fingers: Cause of swollen   knuckles and fingers  and rash can be  gouty arthritis, inflamm arthritides, psoriatic arthritis (  associated with psoraisis) , lyme disease, severe infections ( acute bacterial ones)  or even just a viral syndrome. And others

you need to be seen by your medical provider, document the rash, where its is what it looks like as it may be a clue.

Question 4

what can cause swollen fingers and toes?

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Consider this: You may have osteoarthritis although early.  Blood tests do now show anything.  You may want to try to eliminate all dairy, red meat and sugar from your diet for 1 week and see if this improves. I have seen many cases of osteoarthritis mistaken for chronic inflammation due to dietary causes.  If it persists, you should see your pcp.

Question 5

swollen fingers and toes in the morning, what could this be?

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Any things : Therevare many typer of arthrtis and many reason formswollen fingers you need tonbe properlly evaluated to find out what is happening.

Question 6

why would my 12 year old daughter wake up with swollen fingers?

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Raunaud????: Swollen and painful? Several reasons--- auto-immune diseases, thyroid, vascular problems ( venous drainage).

Question 7

swollen fingers and toes very painful?

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Exam: You need to be seen by family doctor for evaluation and blood work. It's impossible to do it on line. Please, make appointment with Doctor.

Question 8

what would be the most common causes and treatment for swollen fingers in the elderly?

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See details: It is most commonly related to osteoarthritis. See a doctor to be sure. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain relief until then.

Question 9

just this year- starting this summer, actually- just started getting itchy, swollen fingers when exposed to mild cold, like a 50 deg. steering wheel.

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You need: to have some testing done! You might have a disorder called "Raynaud's Syndrome" which may accompany rheumatological conditions such as arthritis!
Tell your PCP about your symptoms and he/she will order the necessary blood tests.

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

i have 2 swollen fingers there is a blister forming on one, both fingers are itchy & very hot?

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See a doctor: There is something wrong, could be an infection, could be an allergic reaction..If you can't be seen immediately, go to an urgent care center or emergency room. Make sure to take of any and all jewerly from your hand. If you have benedryl, you may want to take one in case  its an allergy but get to a doctor....

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