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What Causes Itchy And Swollen Hands?

I had weird swelling on the opposite of my palm above my thumb 2 days ago. it does hurt but it s just a little itchy at times. now it subsided after some calamine for 2 days. After a short while it reappears again on a different spot now above my hand. It doesn t hurt. a picture of my left hand (normal) and swollen right hand is uploaded
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of allergy reaction leading to swelling over hand.
you may need blood investigation like CBC focus ing on eosinophil count.
Another possibility of local infection leading to swelling.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Causes Itchy And Swollen Hands?

Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of allergy reaction leading to swelling over hand. you may need blood investigation like CBC focus ing on eosinophil count. Another possibility of local infection leading to swelling. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.