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• Part 1 of 2: Determining the cause of the swelling
• Part 2 of 2: Treating swollen fingers
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Swollen fingers can be the result of an injury or edema — a common medical condition in which excess fluid is trapped in various parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, ankles, and legs. Edema can be caused by pregnancy, medication, or specific medical conditions such as liver problems, problems with the lymphatic system, or congestive heart failure. Here are some suggestions to help you reduce finger swelling.

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Part 1 of 2: Determining the cause of the swelling

1. Know that swelling can be caused by many different factors. Knowing the medical reason for your swelling can help you develop a treatment plan for your swelling.
   • Swelling caused by an injury. Injuries often underlie swelling. Moisture, such as blood, that accumulates in the affected area causes the swelling. Treat an injury by first applying cold (this causes the blood vessels to constrict), and then applying heat (this will drain the moisture).
   • If your bruise or injury lasts for more than two weeks, symptoms become more severe or frequent, or signs of infection appear, contact your doctor right away.
2. Know the other causes of swelling. Also watch out for this scenario.
   • Swelling caused by an allergic reaction. When your body hits something it is allergic to, it makes histamines that enter your bloodstream. You can take antihistamines to control the swelling. If you have severe difficulty breathing after an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately.
   • Swelling caused by obesity. Obesity and overweight can slow down the body's lymphatic system, causing edema in the hands and feet to develop.
   • Swelling caused by an infection. For example, your hands may experience carpal tunnel syndrome or cellulite. Some bacterial infections affecting the hands can get into the blood and lymph nodes. It is therefore important to contact the doctor if you suspect an infection.

Part 2 of 2: Treating swollen fingers

1. Train your swollen fingers. Move your fingers to pump excess fluid back to the heart. The movement provides blood flow to the area, which stimulates the pressure needed to pump out the excess moisture. Exercises can be as simple as typing on a keyboard, stretching your fingers, or using your hands to get dressed or prepare breakfast. Any exercise will reduce the swelling.
   • If you don't have time to exercise, consider taking a 15-minute walk once a day. A walk of ten or fifteen minutes can already promote blood flow. Wave your hands up and down as you walk.
   • Obese people are at an increased risk of edema because their lymphatic system works more slowly. The swelling may decrease when the lymphatic system is restored. By exercising more, eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and drinking more water, the body can help the body to regain its lymphatic system.
2. Raise your hands and fingers. The swelling can be caused by poor circulation or blood coming to a stop in the hands. Raising your hands helps accumulated blood flow back into the body.
   • Raise your swollen over your heart three, four times a day for 30 minutes, to treat severe edema. Doctors also recommend sleeping with your hands above the heart.
   • You can relieve minor swelling by holding your hands and fingers up for a short time.
   • Try to hold your hands above your head, grab the hands, and bring them down behind your head. Move your head back a bit and create a little resistance. After 30 seconds, let go of the hands, shake them briefly, and repeat this process a few times.
3. Rub your swollen fingers. Massage the tissue in your swollen fingers towards your heart. To do this, use vigorous, firm rubbing movements. A hand massage will promote the muscles and blood flow to the fingers, pushing out excess moisture.
   • Consider getting your hands and / or feet professionally massaged. Hand and / or foot massages don't have to be expensive at all.
   • Give yourself a hand massage. Use the thumb and index finger of one hand to hold the other hand lightly but surely. Take your thumb and forefinger from the palm of your hand to the ends of the fingers. Repeat for each finger, then do it with the other hand.
4. Use therapeutic gloves. Such gloves exert pressure on the hands and fingers, preventing the build-up of moisture.
5. Limit the amount of salt you consume. Salt causes the body to retain extra water and moisture, and this can affect your fingers. By reducing the amount of salt you consume, you reduce the chance that you will retain extra moisture. If you find your food too bland with less salt, choose other spices to add flavor to your food. .
6. Maintain a moderate temperature in your home or office. A moderate temperature promotes circulation. By keeping the temperature around you the same, you can reduce swelling of the fingers due to temperature differences.
   • Research indicates that a hot shower, bath, and warm compress can increase swelling on affected parts of the body, including fingers.
   • Exposure to extremely cold temperatures can increase swelling just as much. If the swelling in your hands is caused by a bruise, then moderate cold (such as that from an ice pack wrapped in a cloth) will lessen the swelling.
7. Take medicine. Diuretics generally limit fluid retention in patients with edema and swollen fingers. Medicines prescribed by your doctor can relieve swelling in your fingers.

Tips

• One lighting method that can help is this: Pull your middle finger, then the ring finger, followed by the index finger, and then the little finger. Finally, pull the thumb. This can relieve pain in the fingers, including pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

Warnings

• If prolonged swelling persists without relief, or with severe swelling, contact your doctor immediately. Severe or persistent edema can indicate a serious medical condition, such as a tumor, heart failure, or other medical issue that requires immediate care.
• Pregnant women should always check with their doctor first if they want to try medications for swollen hands or fingers. Diuretics are also not recommended for pregnant women.

Necessities

• Therapeutic gloves
• Diuretics