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A member asked:
I woke up today with right hand very swollen. it has been over 3 hours and the swelling hasn't gone down and i can't make a fist. any suggestions?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Get checked out: There are many possible diagnoses that could explain a swollen hand but none of them are ascertainable over the internet. These include several serious conditions. You should go to a health care facility and get checked out as soon as possible.
Answered 8/18/2015
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