Swollen Fingers can generally be in the fingers or toes. In some cases, swelling of the hands, arms, legs or feet may also occur, which will have different levels of severity. In cases where the level of symptoms is not severe, we may find various methods to relieve the swelling ourselves.
Because of the pressure build-up, swelling can cause pain and discomfort. With swollen fingers, it can also temporarily reduce your flexibility and mobility which, เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย, if left for a long period of time, can result in significant stiffness. In certain cases, swelling can become so severe that it can reduce blood flow or injure nerves and muscles in the forearm and hand. This is especially true with very bad fractures and infections.
Swollen fingers can have many risk factors that cause, especially if the swelling is severe, it may be a warning sign of certain diseases. The common causes are as follows:
- Accidents and injuries such as crushing or broken bones, severe impact
- Caused by infection
- Bones, joints, tissues, or muscles become inflamed.
- Inflammatory diseases such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Achilles tendonitis
- Hormones in the body change for various reasons, such as menstruation and pregnancy and Preeclampsia.
- There is swelling in specific areas of the fingers, which may be due to a ganglion cyst or tumor on the wrist.
- Lifestyle behaviors such as eating food that is too salty and exercising heavily
- Side effects of some medications
If you notice swelling in your fingers following an injury, it’s essential to take immediate action. Apply the RICE method Rest, Ice, Compression, and Evaluation. It helps minimize swelling and support the healing process. Give your hand ample time to rest, apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the affected area for 15-20 minutes every few hours, use a compression bandage to control swelling, and keep your hand elevated above heart level as much as possible.
However, it’s essential to remember that not all injuries are immediately visible, and delayed swelling or persistent pain should prompt a visit to a hand surgeon for a thorough examination and proper diagnosis.