Question 1

what causes hand swelling?

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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 2

what causes swelling in hands and feet?

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Depends where swell: It depends if  the swelling is in the joints, or the entire hand  and foot is  this the same in each. Most commonly the swelling in the feet  is edema.  There is  unilateral swelling in reflex  dystrophy and  s3pe. If the individual joints are  swollen this can suggest polyarthritis like rheuamtoid  arthritis. There are a  variety of  other  causes depnding where  the swelling is and its intensity.

Question 3

what causes severe swelling in hands? dartmouth hitchcock found no cause.

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Swelling: Swelling in hands  can be caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, circulation problems, infection, lymphadema,  salt retention,  wrapping from tight bandages.

Question 4

what can be done for hand swelling?

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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 5

what causes hand swelling on a baby?

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Hand swelling: Does the baby have sickle cell disease? Needs to be evaluated by pediatrician.

Question 6

why is my hand swelling after injury?

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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.

Question 7

what to do for hand swelling from a slammed car door?

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Xray: The first thing to find out is whether you broke any bones, so get your hand xrayed. If it's just bruised, there's not much you can do except apply ice until the swelling goes down, then baby it until it heals.

Question 8

how do you stop your hand swelling up after you hit a wall?

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Ice and elevation: Use ice and elevation and if it persists or there is significant pain and swelling, see your pcp or an orthopedist.  A light compression dressing such as a lightly wrapped ace bandage may help.  Don't take a chance, get it checked out.

Question 9

how to reduce  severe hand swelling  besides   beside   applying  r i c e?

Accepted Answer

Need mor info: Why is the hand swollen? Trauma? If so, ice is the best bet. If no trauma and swelling persists get it evaluated.

Question 10

severe  hand swelling & pain   no medical   facility    been  able to help me     can you  please  help?

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Specialist: Severe hand swelling and pain needs to be checked out.  If your family doctor or er has not been helpful you may need to see a specialists.  A rheumatologist or arthritis doctor may be best, but you usually have to wait several months to see them.  A hand surgeon could also be helpful.

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