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I wake up with swollen fingers what does that mean?
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Answered 11/12/2015
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Maybe nothing: It may not mean anything. Most of us have hand swelling when sleeping as our hands are not moving and are not elevated above our hearts. Is the swelling in all fingers or only some?
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