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My hand is really swollen and i can barely straighten my middle finger, all my fingers are swollen too, what could it be?
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Not sure: If it's only one hand, it is something that has affected only the involved hand. In women, carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. The only way to know is for you to see your doctor.
Answered 12/7/2012
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A couple things: Just one hand? Both hands? Other joints involved? It could be an autoimmune disease, it could be an allergic issue, you should definitely show your swelling to a sports medicine doctor or rheumatologist.
Answered 7/4/2013
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