Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts are the commonest type of swelling in the hand and wrist.[web.archive.org]
It is a fluid-filled swelling on the hand , which is attached to a tendon sheath or joint via a long, thin tube-like stalk and is clothed in synovial membrane.[baur-fromberg.de]
Ganglions are not always visible in that some do not bulge upwards through the skin, but swell inwards.[baur-fromberg.de]
Gout
Inflammation also can occur in the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist and elbow.[ucsfhealth.org]
Gout is caused by the build-up of uric acid in the joints, particularly of the hands and feet. The swelling puts pressure...[naturalnews.com]
Symptoms include pain, swelling and shiny redness over the affected joints.[southerncross.co.nz]
Obesity
Abstract The heavy impact of obesity on the development and progression of cardiovascular disease has sparked sustained efforts to uncover the mechanisms linking excess adiposity to vascular dysfunction. Impaired vasodilator reactivity has been recognized as an early hemodynamic abnormality in obese patients,[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Preeclampsia
Pregnant women who have preeclampsia may experience the following Headache Swelling of hands and feet Abdominal pain Is this harmful?[bmc.org]
The signs of pre-eclampsia are high blood pressure, protein in urine and sudden excessive swelling of the face, hands and feet. Sudden blurred vision is also a symptom.[thewomens.org.au]
[…] or puffiness of the face (especially around the eyes) or hands, or excessive, continuous swelling of the feet or ankles[dartmouth-hitchcock.org]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive and forceful grasping with the hands or repetitive bending of the wrist may also contribute.[aans.org]
[…] nerve, disrupting transmission of sensations from the hand up to the arm and to the central nervous system.[aans.org]
If that does not work, some patients may benefit from anti-inflammatory medications, icing the wrist or possible injection in the wrist to reduce swelling.[aans.org]
Pulmonary Edema
She also noticed swelling of both lower limbs and hands.[edm.bioscientifica.com]
Continued Symptoms of Edema Your symptoms will depend on the amount of swelling you have and where you have it.[webmd.com]
On the other hand, a large allergic reaction (such as from a bee sting ) may cause edema on your entire arm that can bring pain and limit your arm's movement.[webmd.com]
Angioedema
Angioedema symptoms include: Swelling around the eyes, lips and ears. Rarer cases will also get swelling on hands, feet and throat.[hives.org]
In acquired angioedema, the predominant feature of angioedema is swelling of the face, mucous membranes and hands. Swelling may be itchy and associated with skin rash.[symptoma.com]
The patient reports previous episodes of abdominal pain and swelling of her hands and feet that have been attributed possibly to food allergies, which have recently become[doi.org]
Common Cold
Wash your hands frequently.[med.uth.edu]
[…] and/or vision changes You develop severe head or facial pain/swelling How Can I Prevent Viral URIs?[med.uth.edu]
[…] unchanged or getting worse after 10 days You experience shortness of breath or have any respiratory difficulty You experience a high fever ( 102 o F) You develop eye pain/ swelling[med.uth.edu]
Urinary Tract Disease
The fluid then builds up in hands, feet or ankles, causing swelling.[healthywomen.org]
If the kidneys stop working entirely, the result is a condition called uremia, in which the body fills with extra water and waste products, leading to swelling in the hands[healthywomen.org]
Symptoms of proteinuria include foamy-appearing urine and swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen or face. But the condition can also be invisible, producing no symptoms.[healthywomen.org]
Bronchitis
Swelling: If you have swelling or puffiness in your hands and feet, this could be a symptom of a serious respiratory or cardiac problem, and you should get medical attention[verywell.com]
The bronchial tubes swell and produce mucus, which creates a cough.[walgreens.com]
Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, lasts a long time, and is more common among smokers.[walgreens.com]