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What Causes Swelling In The Left Hand?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: My left hand is very swollen and I don't know why.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For how long has this been going on? Are you in pains?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this swollen hand. I have reviewed the images and will like to obtain more information before making definitive calls and helpful recommendations.

1. For how long has this been going on?
2. Are you in pains?
3. Have you ever had surgery on that area?

I promise to get back to you promptly as soon as your responses get to me. Until then, I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

This hand has been swollen for about 10 days. I have never had surgery on it. I don't have pain except I am a barber and it does hurt a little because I use it a lot in my job.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will suggest that always get it elevated!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Probably the repeated vibrations have caused blood return to the heart difficult from this arm. Also try to put in a position higher than the heart. This way, gravity can help facilitate blood return. Should this fail, we will then need to get a compressive stocking to address this. Also, we can consider getting it evaluated by your doctor.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar