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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?

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

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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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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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