When I walk for exercise, my fingers swell and everywhere but the knuckles turns red. What causes this?

Question

What can I do other than hold my hands up in the air while I walk? I don't want to do that because I think I would look STUPID!!!!

Answer 1

It is most likely caused from poor circulation. You should try walking with your elbows bent and swing your arms. Make sure you keep your hands above your waist. This also makes walking more beneficial to you.

Answer 2

You could have Renaud's syndrome...
This is a condition in which the smallest arteries that bring blood to the fingers or toes constrict (go into spasm) when exposed to cold or from an emotional upset. Smoking cigarettes or working with vibrating machinery also can cause these episodes. The small veins are usually open, so the blood drains out of the capillaries (KAP'ih-lair"eez). The result is that the fingers or toes become pale, cold and numb. If there's a spasm in the small veins and blood is trapped in the capillaries, the fingers or toes turn blue as the blood loses its oxygen.

People who have experienced what appears to be Raynaud's syndrome are encouraged to see their physician to confirm the diagnosis and, if necessary, to get proper treatment. Most people only need to make minor lifestyle changes. In some cases, however, vasodilators (medications that relax and widen blood vessels) may be prescribed to keep the blood vessels from constricting.

Raynaud's (ra-NOZ') syndrome is also sometimes called Raynaud's phenomenon or Raynaud's disease.


also could be circulatory ...check with your doctor...

Answer 3

Think of your arms like a pendulum. With every swing, the fluids pool at the furthest point. It is important to keep arms bent while walking. It does not look stupid - it's natural!

Check the link below for tips on walking technique.

All the best...

Answer 4

That's very common. You don't need to hold your hands up in the air, but you should hold them at a 90 degree angle. Just bend your elbow to your forearm is parallel to the ground.

Answer 5

It just happens because fluid is trapped in your hands due to gravity. Try holding your hands in a more "power walker" position and keep them moving. Bring them up to about your ear at their highest, and lower them on the down swing, like a power walker.

Answer 6

CAFFENIE....Caffenie restricks the blood flow in your hands and your feet. Get off of all caffenie. This is a scientific fact.