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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Hands And Fingers?

I had this problem for a few yrs prickly fingers swollen hands it hurts every night before I thought It was. All in my mind but now my fingers hurt prickly my hands swollen all the way up to my elbows for my elbows especially at night when I m sleeping it wakes me up and I tried toshake it off but that does not work . What should I do
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Swelling in the arms may be due to arthritis or cellulitis or lymphedema or preeclampsia or angioedema or reynauds phenomenon, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please check it out for cervical X-ray and joint X-ray.

If needed color Dopplor if upper limbs. Limb elevation, cold compression and pain killer therapy may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Hands And Fingers?

Hi, Swelling in the arms may be due to arthritis or cellulitis or lymphedema or preeclampsia or angioedema or reynauds phenomenon, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please check it out for cervical X-ray and joint X-ray. If needed color Dopplor if upper limbs. Limb elevation, cold compression and pain killer therapy may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist