Question 1

what causes me to have extremely painful & swollen hands during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Variable.: Need more info but tendonitis, arthritis, etc.

Question 2

how many days usually a swollen hand return unswollen after a fall?

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Few to many: Depending on the damage your hand suffered, which commonly can be fractures, specifically after falls and become complicated with possible displacement. If no fractures the swelling should start improving in few days.

Question 3

i can take a picture of her swollen hand?

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Virtual consult: This is the service you will require if you want to post a picture of the swollen hand and obtain a doctor's diagnosis.   It is available in some areas and not others.  This particular part of health tap is for general questions rather than specific medical advice.  All the best.

Question 4

red and swollen hand caused by a splinter?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: Are you saying you have a splinter causing swelling or are you asking if the swelling is caused by a splinter? If you know you have a splinter and your hand is red and swollen as a result, then you have an infection and that is an emergency. You should seek help immediately either way.

Question 5

my child has swollen hand and fingers, what to do?

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Swelling: If it is only one hand, it could be some kind of trauma, or even an insect bite. If both hands, it could be many things. You should have it checked, by your doctor.

Question 6

swollen hand from guinea pig bite. how to treat this?

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Get evaluated now: You treat it by receiving immediate medical attention and starting antibiotics. It is likely the wound is infected.

Question 7

what to do about swollen hand after stroke 2 months ago?

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Motion: With decreased muscle tone after the stroke and the arm / hand below your heart, swelling in inevitable. Arteries have their own tiny muscles in the wall of the artery but veins do not. Veins rely on motion of the muscles around them to help push the blood back to your heart. The solution is more hand motion and more elevation.

Question 8

hello i got a swollen hand but i can move my fingers and wrist?

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That happens...: It's all a matter of degree.  A person's hand has to be really swollen to impair the flexion/extension of fingers. Did you injure your hand?  The most worrisome swelling is if you got a cut or something and now it is RED and TENDER and swollen.  This suggests an infection which needs immediate attention. But if just swollen, ice it. Moving fingers is good sign nothing broken. Good wishes:)

Question 9

5 year old woke up with a swollen hand, has a small pimple and it has doubled in size?

Accepted Answer

Usually bug bite: This usually represents an arthus reaction (allergic) to mouth material injected by a bug bite. The body causes local capillaries to release fluid to slow down entry of any toxic materials into the system. It usually lasts a few days until the system removes the offending material. Rarely they get infected. If it spooks you have it seen. Benedryl can slow the swelling some.

Question 10

wrist 6 weeks been in plaster plaster now off for last 5 days but still swollen hand and fingers is this normal.

ian?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: After being in a cast for 6 weeks, you will undoubtedly by stiff and loose motion and
strength
as you regain your motion and strength, 
the swelling should gradually decrease
you might benefit from some nsaids or 
physical therapy.

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Red and swollen hand caused by a splinter?

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My child has swollen hand and fingers, what to do?

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Swollen hand from guinea pig bite. how to treat this?

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What to do about swollen hand after stroke 2 months ago?

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Hello i got a swollen hand but i can move my fingers and wrist?

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5 year old woke up with a swollen hand, has a small pimple and it has doubled in size?

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Wrist 6 weeks been in plaster plaster now off for last 5 days but still swollen hand and fingers is this normal. ian?

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