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My hands are swollen and itchy.why is this? they feel really tight and swollen.and they are red

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Allergy: You may have touched something you are allergic to. If you have started a new medication it may be related. If it does not go away onits own see your doctor. Avoid salt to minimize the swelling, avoid scratching to decrease the redness, and take a benedry to decrease the itching and calm your nerves.

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

My hands are swollen and itchy.why is this? they feel really tight and swollen.and they are red

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

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