Question 1

what causes swollen hands and feet in the winter?

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Circulation: During the cold weather, the body will try to reroute the circulation from the extremities (arms and legs) to the central chest cavity (heart, lungs, etc...)  therefore the blood flow will be somewhat compromised to the hands and feet and thats why you will have swelling in your hands and feet.

Question 2

how to remove itchy swollen hands and feet?

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See below: Try taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and use a cortisone cream.

Question 3

why do i feel itchy and swollen hands and feet?

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See below: You may have arthritis in the setting of liver disease.  It is hard to say without more information.

Question 4

i woke up with swollen hands and feet that were also itchy, what could be causing this?

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Need more info...: Could be due to allergic reaction to something, including medication or something you ate. If you had some chronic medical problem, it could be related to it.

Question 5

i've been waking up with swollen hands and feet, everywhere actually and numbness in my hands?  i can't even wear my rings? what can be going on?

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Have it evaluated: Have the problem evaluated by a doctor. It can be related to several issues including fluid retention, arthritis or others.

Question 6

wake up with swollen hands and feet?

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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 7

how can i treat swollen hands and feet?

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Medication: This is usually due to heart or kidney problems. You might require water pills. Consult your physician.

Question 8

what to do about swollen hands and feet?

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See your physician: This could be due to high blood pressure, kidney disorders, heart problems, or poor valve function in your veins.  I would recommend seeing your primary care physician first and getting a complete check up.

Question 9

what can be done for swollen hands and feet?

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Consult: I suggest you have a work up by your internist.

Question 10

how can you treat stiff swollen hands and feet?

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Get it evaluated: Find out why they are swollen. Is it arthritic inflammation or fluid accumulation. See your doctor or a rheumatologist.

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