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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.
Answered 12/8/2012
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Some suggestions: There are multiple causes, including rheumatic disease, infections, poor circulation, arthritis. Sometimes the initial workup does not yield a diagnosis. I would suggest that you review your records with your primary doctor and discuss all these possibilities. An ESR is a general screening test for inflammation.
Answered 9/29/2014
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