Sometimes my hands and fingers get swollen real bad and they feel hard and puffed and they turn white. I think its water retention, it happens mostly when im feeling really hot and i feel nervious when this happens, it often lasts after 15-20 minutes and i cool down. Sometimes it also happened with my feet. Any one have any suggestion why this happens, and what can i do about it?
2007-08-25 05:13:22 · 2 answers · asked by Stefania D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Swollen hands and feet certainly can be caused by water retention. It also happens to me during airline flights, and during high heat (I live in Texas!). I'd suggest that you really cut down on salt, carbonated beverages, and processed foods (high sodium content). See your doctor because swelling and nervous feelings could be caused by other things also (heart problems). Take good care of yourself.
2007-08-25 05:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Grammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need more Potassium. Try eating two oranges or two bananas daily for awhile, less table salt.
2007-08-25 05:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by peterngoodwin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋