Question 1

why are my hands and sometimes feet swollen when i first wake up in the morning? it usually goes away within an hour.

Accepted Answer

.: Could be dependent edema from layin still at night, but if have not seen doc recently may want to go for check up.

Question 2

my hands and feet get swollen sometimes.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Dont worry/get check: You should consult your doctor to find the cause as it is not normal for hands and feet to swell up on and off
it may be simple water retention.But many medical conditions , medications like over the counter meds like Motrin etc , eating too much salt, kidney conditions, allergic reaction to insect bites.

Question 3

what causes my hands and feet to  get a numb n twinkling feeling and swollen??

Accepted Answer

Parasthesia: Are commonly due to neuropathy which could be cervical or carpal tunnel or diabetic. Need further evaluation

Question 4

i just got off a 4 days cruise. my hands and feet/ankles are terrible swollen. other than alcohol i'm on no meds. what caused this and am i ok?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: I would be seen immediately.  Several very serious problems would need to be ruled including liver, kidney, and cardiac failure.  I would definitely be seen.

Question 5

my cycle came on twice this month, well i think it's my cycle? my tubes have been tied for 2 years. what could be wrong? hands and feet swollen.

Accepted Answer

Doubt pregnant: You need to see your doctor if irregular cycles persist. If you are having pain on your side, you need seen ASAP.

Question 6

hands and veins very swollen and painful. my hands and feet often swell (due to stimulants?) but this is extreme. veins on hands bulge more than feet

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ provider: The provider who prescribed the stimulants needs to know about this symptom and consider if it is a side effect or something else. In any case, that can lead to a corrective plan. Perhaps alternatives to long term stimulants can be found - they play rough w/ bodies over time. Call ASAP and best wishes for resolving this.

Question 7

help,
night sweats 2/3 times  week 
stiff sore neck daily 1 year
sore hands and feet
swollen glands/slow drainage in head
fatigue and mental fog?

Accepted Answer

Night sweats: You should be evaluated by your doctor or hematologist with a complete blood test as well as a chest xray to determine the cause of your night sweats

Question 8

i stay swollen all the time....especially feet and hands...which is painful sometimes. what can 
cause this ?and how can make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Need to be checked: You are retaining water in your body.You should cons.ult your doctor,it is called edema
Causes are
1Low Albumin 
can be caused ny kidney disease due to loss of albumin through the kidnes
2 Congestive heart failure when heart weakens and not able to pumo effectively
3Liver Disease like Cirrosis of liver
4 Nephrotic Syndrome a disease of Kidneys
5Cettain Medications can cause edema like Motrin,Amlod

Question 9

why my hands & feets are swollen every morning?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: If you are waking up with swollen hands and feet every am and this is something new for you then you should probably get evaluated for some underlying cause. Kidney disease or nephrotic syndrome could be a possible cause as well as congestive heart failure. But see your doctor to see if this is the issue. Could also be related to too much sodium or a hypernatremia effect or even an autoimmune dx.

Question 10

what does swollen itchy painful hands and feet come from?

Accepted Answer

Some ideas...: Itchy skin can be an allergic reaction. Sometimes itching is due to medicine effects, pregnancy, liver disease, kidney disease, intestinal parasites, etc... A primary care doctor can evaluate, and look for kidney and heart problems that can cause swollen limbs, plus some autoimmune disorders, and even some infections. So, there are many things for the doctor to consider.

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Why are my hands and sometimes feet swollen when i first wake up in the morning? it usually goes away within an hour.

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My hands and feet get swollen sometimes. should i be worried?

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What causes my hands and feet to get a numb n twinkling feeling and swollen??

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I just got off a 4 days cruise. my hands and feet/ankles are terrible swollen. other than alcohol i'm on no meds. what caused this and am i ok?

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My cycle came on twice this month, well i think it's my cycle? my tubes have been tied for 2 years. what could be wrong? hands and feet swollen.

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Hands and veins very swollen and painful. my hands and feet often swell (due to stimulants?) but this is extreme. veins on hands bulge more than feet

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Help, night sweats 2/3 times week stiff sore neck daily 1 year sore hands and feet swollen glands/slow drainage in head fatigue and mental fog?

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I stay swollen all the time....especially feet and hands...which is painful sometimes. what can cause this ?and how can make it go away?

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Why my hands & feets are swollen every morning?

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What does swollen itchy painful hands and feet come from?

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