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Hands swelling in the morning perticularly in the thumb to the point where it feels like its going to burst, also sensative, red, and painful?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Thumb swelling: Could be arthritis or gout. Would see orthopaedic surgeon for xray.
Answered 7/22/2013
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Several possibles: If the symptoms are localized to joints consider arthritis. It the entire hand is involved there are other possibles. See a doctor.
Answered 5/12/2013
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Hand Swelling: Consider gout, arthritis, connective tissue disease, vascular disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, sprain, or fracture--check with your orthopedic surgeon and get xrays.
Answered 5/12/2013
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