Question 1

i get acute severe edema of the hands, feet and face along with a tingling, burning pain within moments of eating certain foods and drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist: These symptoms need to be investigated, consult an allergist for testing and proper diagnosis. They may or may not be related to food intake.

Question 2

for the past month or so, my feet get swollen after drinking alcohol. it only takes 2 or 3 glasses of wine. i'm on vitamin b12. any correlation?

Accepted Answer

Stop: Alcohol is a metabolic poison and can affect heart function as well. Consider getting your heart checked out, possibly by 2d echo. Consider coenzyme q10 supplementation. Cut back on quantity of alcohol or stop.

Question 3

on some mornings i wake up with slightly swollen hands. i drink a lot of fluids but have little salt and urinate frequently. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Swollen hands: Sometimes this is due to positions of hands during sleep--being trapped under your body etc.  Try to keep your hands free of pressure and see if that helps stop the swelling.

Question 4

hands r swollen can't get ring off with lotion how can i get the swelling down. i woke up with swollen hands. i smoke 10 a day and drink occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: Should try drinking adequate water, if dehydrated can cause swelling. Should also check with your doc if persistant.

Question 5

wake up with swollen hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Too much salt: Likely too much salt with your holiday meals! Drink water to flush the salt our of your system. If fails to improve, could be a heart or kidney problem and you need to see your primary care doctor .

Question 6

what can i do to reduce swollen hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 7

what could cause red blotchy swollen hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Many things: I would recommend a visit to your family doctor. Many different things can cause this, liver issue, thyroid issues, allergies, certain arthridities. A comprehensive blood work up is likely needed.

Question 8

swollen hands and feet within a two days time should i be concerned about heart failure?

Accepted Answer

SWELLING HANDS &FEET: No you do not have to worry about heart failure.There are many causes of swelling of hands and feet.So consult your doctor asap.

Question 9

what can be the cause of swollen hands and feet? i am also extremely tired. my bones inside my body is also hurting very badly.

Accepted Answer

? Heart : See your doctor for assessment, it may be your heart, anemia or a thyroid problem, or something else, you need to be seen and examined, good luck

Question 10

i am worried all the meds i take are negatively interacting with each other. i have severe bloating in abdomen and swollen hands and feet. ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You could be on to something.  Let your primary doc know and see if he can change some meds.  Maybe he will take you off of some.

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Swollen hands and feet after drinking alcohol

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I get acute severe edema of the hands, feet and face along with a tingling, burning pain within moments of eating certain foods and drinking alcohol?

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For the past month or so, my feet get swollen after drinking alcohol. it only takes 2 or 3 glasses of wine. i'm on vitamin b12. any correlation?

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On some mornings i wake up with slightly swollen hands. i drink a lot of fluids but have little salt and urinate frequently. what could cause this?

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Hands r swollen can't get ring off with lotion how can i get the swelling down. i woke up with swollen hands. i smoke 10 a day and drink occasionally?

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Wake up with swollen hands and feet?

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What can i do to reduce swollen hands and feet?

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What could cause red blotchy swollen hands and feet?

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Swollen hands and feet within a two days time should i be concerned about heart failure?

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What can be the cause of swollen hands and feet? i am also extremely tired. my bones inside my body is also hurting very badly.

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I am worried all the meds i take are negatively interacting with each other. i have severe bloating in abdomen and swollen hands and feet. ?

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