Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I just finished a hike. during my workout, i noticed my hands were pretty swollen. is this normal? they feel bloated and tight.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Observe: how long was your hike? normally the swelling is in the legs and feet, but you could possibly get it in the hands from histamine release and vasodilation. just watch it for now. it should go away. make sure you are wrll hydrated and get a good night‘s rest
Answered 4/3/2016
1.6k views
Be cautious...: No, it's not normal. If this happens on a regular basis or as consequence to a daily workout,then, you need to be evaluated. If this was a one time occurrence, then you might wait and see.
Answered 3/1/2016
1.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Left hand middle finger tight with stiffness. Can't bend it. Swollen @ the joint & palm. No pain, just uncomfortable.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can taking baby aspirin cause slight water retention in the tops of feet and hands? They don't look swollen, just sort of a tight feeling.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 33. Left index finger tip above first indent line hurts really bad, is swollen, and tight. I have no known injuries with my left hand.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Woke up & still 2wks later have: swollen tight hands w numbness tingling & red hot fingertips w pain in elbows. Wakes me up in night w severe pain.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Just started work nights @ Walmart after no work for a year & very sedentary. I feel swollen in hands/feet. My rings are tight; cannot remove
My hands feel tight but don't look swollen for about 3 weeks. I have occasional mild joint pain. I am a 45 yr old male.
My hands are swollen and itchy.Why is this? They feel really tight and swollen.And they are red
Very tight feeling making fist and when walking? I've been working with hands and walking NON STOP the past 3 days could this be why I'm swollen?
Why do my hands and finger joints get red, hot, swollen, sore, and tight after using my hands for about 8 hrs? it is happening more and more lately.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
