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By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . Having trouble? Click here. If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, medications you’re taking or certain health conditions.
You may notice your rings aren’t fitting correctly, among other things. To find out more about the condition, Fox News Digital asked two doctors what causes hand swelling and what can be done to treat it. ASK A DOCTOR: ‘WHY AM I HEARING MY HEARTBEAT IN MY EARS?’ Here’s what you need to know.
What causes hand swelling? Most commonly, hand swelling is due to fluid buildup in the soft tissue. "Soft tissue swelling, or edema, is not always a cause for concern, and can occur with weather changes or fluid shifts in the body," said Amy Kehl, M.D.
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