What you should know about underlying cause?
Swelling occurs when extra fluid gets trapped in your body’s tissues. It can happen anywhere in the body. It’s commonly seen in the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs..
While swollen hands usually aren’t anything to worry about, they can sometimes be a sign of an underlying illness that needs treatment.
The most common causes are:
- Exercise
- Hot weather
- Too much salt
- Lymphedema
- Preeclampia
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Angioedema
