Lately over the psat few months my fingers, especially my thumbs keep swelling up overnight and the next day they hurt when i try to bend them and i cannot bend them fully. Its mainly my thumbs and the finger next to my thumb and its usually only on my right hand. Why is this happening, should i see a doctor?
2006-07-14 04:23:48 · 13 answers · asked by rach_b_2003 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have similar problems to the one you mention and my GP has not been able to fully give a cause or advice on managing this pain/swelling.
I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and ME since 2000. My GP considers this may be part of my stress related illness with many other related symptoms.
I find some gentle massage or reflexology is beneficial to help alleviate the problem which is ongoing using essential oil.
2006-07-14 05:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by jean811823 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Bob ^ ... you've gotten the best advice there is...go see your doctor. Bloating & swollen fingers could be nothing more than too much salt in your diet or it could be a sign of kidney, liver or heart disease. The most puzzling part is that it's just your right hand. Sometimes carpal tunnel syndrome can cause swelling, perhaps you're "overworking" your right hand at work or with a hobby. Set your mind at ease & ask a physician!
Good luck!
2006-07-14 04:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by CJCinTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same issue with my left hand with the last 3 fingers, had vascular tests, EMGbtests , hand surgeon gave me a calcium blocker.. Still hurts like hell ..today I can't bend them and very swollen, rheumotolist says it's not Ra or fibromyalgia . Now what
2015-10-04 06:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Keith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have received good answers and the best one is to go see your doctor. Swollen fingers can also be an indication of heart disease. Before you get to anxious go to your doctor and find out what is wrong. More than likely it's nothing serious but find out.
2006-07-14 04:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor. There is often a circulation problem involved when hands and feed start swelling like you describe.
2006-07-14 04:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may be the start to arthritis have a blood test, this happened to me and i was diagnosed as having rheumotoid arthritis, depends if your getting any other pain or swelling in any other joint. good luck i hope you will be ok
2006-07-14 04:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by SALLY N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you use tools in your job or use your thumbs and fore finger a lot the it is work related carpal tunnel syndrome, especially bad if you use pneumatic tools!
2006-07-14 04:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine do that when i eat too much salt, they itch and swell really bad. I would see your doctor though.
2006-07-14 04:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes see a doctor.
my hands swell up and hurt to bend when i am dehydrated...
2006-07-14 04:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by kogirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please go see a doctor, and change your diet too. You may be eating too much of the wrong things for you.
2006-07-14 04:26:52 · answer #10 · answered by hirofuri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋