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A member asked:

Hi doctors.does consuming too much salty snacks and nuts make my fingers swell? thank you.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Salt: Definitely. Try some veggie and fruit slices instead. Salt (especially processed) will cause peripheral swelling of hands and feet.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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