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Why do my hands swell and hurt when i'm sleeping and sometimes even when i'm not sleeping? i don't sleep on my hands.
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Go to a doctor: The doctor can run a series of tests that might explain why your hands are swelling and hurt. You need to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or other joint diseases.
Answered 2/13/2016
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Swollen Joints: Need to discuss this with your doctor. This is not normal and best to get this checked out.
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