Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
A 21-year-old female asked:
My fingers got suddenly swollen, they feel stiff and slightly numb. and my wrist hurts just a little bit. what's could the reason?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Swelling: If it is both your hands I would consider some type of systemic proccess. Inflammatory, swelling secondary to renal problem, possible thyroid problem, medication reaction.
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