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On some mornings i wake up with slightly swollen hands. i drink a lot of fluids but have little salt and urinate frequently. what could cause this?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Swollen hands: Sometimes this is due to positions of hands during sleep--being trapped under your body etc. Try to keep your hands free of pressure and see if that helps stop the swelling.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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Dr. Barry Cohen answered

You need: Blood tests many causes still could be kidney failure (high output) diabetes see you doc.

Answered 9/10/2013

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A member asked:

On some mornings i wake up with slightly swollen hands. i drink a lot of fluids but have little salt and urinate frequently. what could cause this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Dr. Barry Cohen answered

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