In most cases, the answer is NO. What's happening in our palms, hands
and fingers reflects what is happening both inside and outside our
bodies. These factors are rarely a cause for concern. However, in those
few cases where there is a problem, it’s good to be able to identify it
and understand whether it’s treatable at home, or if it’s time to see a
doctor.
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it
travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel and causes pain,
numbness, and tingling in the part of the hand that receives sensation
from the median nerve. This is a very common syndrome in both men and
women of various ages and occurs mostly in people who engage in
monotonous actions (such as office work).
If treated early on, the problem is easily remedied, but the longer it
takes to diagnose and treat, the longer the healing process takes.
Home treatments require several actions:
• Icing – If you suspect that the source of the inflammation is from a
repetitive action, ice your wrists twice a day for 15-20 minutes each
time. Use an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. Avoid
placing the ice directly on your skin.
• Take breaks – If you keep bending your wrists and fingers repeatedly
when doing computer work, sewing, or knitting, make sure you take a 5 to
10 minute break every hour and avoid straining your wrists during those
breaks.
In more severe cases, where the pain is persistent, contact your family
doctor. They might recommend a steroid shot or another medical
treatment.
Cause of
carpal tunnel caused by poor posture and it’s an over-use injury. So, when
sitting at your desk, one of the first things you want to do is you want to
rearrange what you’re doing on a daily basis. That over-use injury, a lot of
times it’s caused from extending the wrist too much over time and keeping it in
one position. Often times raising up your desk, raising up your computer
screen, and getting your body in a tight, comfortable position at the computer,
that really is step number one. Then about some other things you can do in
terms of natural treatment. Now, if you’re going to see a physician about
carpal tunnel, I would actually highly recommend a chiropractor, who can
actually work on adjusting the wrist bones and realigning that tunnel area and
removing pressure and interference on that nerve. So, that’s one of the natural
treatments you may consider, one of the things you can yourself in terms of treatment
if traction out your wrist. Part of this is due to a compression injury, so,
again, tractioning out your own wrist. You can also get a band and traction out your wrist or you
just hold onto a weight and let it traction itself. Those are some great
natural treatments for carpal tunnel.
But to get
rid of this very, very quickly, one of the first things you need to do is start
taking some good quality supplements. Now it has been proven in medical
research that Vitamin B6 & B 12 are the most effective vitamins for helping
out carpal tunnel. Really thise support your nervous tissue and help it heal
and regenerate. So, again, I’d recommend a B complex, a vitamin B6 or B 12
supplement. The next supplement that is great for helping carpal tunnel is
magnesium. Magnesium actually helps relax your blood vessels, it helps relax
muscular tissue that can cause compression of nerves in that carpal tunnel
area. Take 250 mg of magnesium twice a day.,
The next
thing you want to do is take a natural anti-inflammatory supplements like
bromelain- it comes from the core of a pineapple. It’s a proteolytic or
anti-inflammatory enzyme that works very well. Also you can take that in combination
with supplements like turmeric and Boswellia as ginger and that can also help
relieve some of that pressure in the carpal area. IN terms of diet, you want to follow an
anti-inflammatory diet, a diet that’s very high in fruits and vegetables and
omega-3 fatty acids like wild caught fish or taking a fish oil for supplement.
But remember,
about organic fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fats should be the basis of your
diet if you’re trying to get carpal tunnel relief fast. Last but not the least,
one of the fastest topical treatments that you can do to get carpal tunnel is using
an essential oil. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for
healing conditions. Two essential oils are going to be the most effective and
those are wintergreen and cypress. Wintergreen
has an analgesic affect, so it will actually cool the area of the
inflammation, and relieve the pain. Cypress
increases circulation, so cypress so is great as well. If you want to add another oil
to help repair the tissue, helichyrysum oil if the best for that. But again,
using a mixture of cypress and wintergreen, you typically will take about 3-4
drops and maybe a little bit of coconut oil and rub it on the area, and that’s
good natural, topical treatment that can get into that area and give you relief
as well.
So again, if you’ve got carpal tunnel, I guarantee
if you follow those steps of number one,
doing some tractioning out of your wrist, number 2 following an anti-inflammatory
diet, number 3 taking some of the supplements like B complex, a good quantity
of figh oil, magnesium, anti-inflammatory herbs like bromelain and then doing
the natural treatment of essential oils of wintergreen and cypress, you’re
going to see great results. In overcoming your carpal tunnel.
Remember the
cause is the cure. You;ve to figure out what is causing your issue, so you
really need to look at what is causing the issue, is that an overuse injury,
how are you over using your wrist.
Cause of
carpal tunnel caused by poor posture and it’s an over-use injury. So, when
sitting at your desk, one of the first things you want to do is you want to
rearrange what you’re doing on a daily basis. That over-use injury, a lot of
times it’s caused from extending the wrist too much over time and keeping it in
one position. Often times raising up your desk, raising up your computer
screen, and getting your body in a tight, comfortable position at the computer,
that really is step number one. Then about some other things you can do in
terms of natural treatment. Now, if you’re going to see a physician about
carpal tunnel, I would actually highly recommend a chiropractor, who can
actually work on adjusting the wrist bones and realigning that tunnel area and
removing pressure and interference on that nerve. So, that’s one of the natural
treatments you may consider, one of the things you can yourself in terms of treatment
if traction out your wrist. Part of this is due to a compression injury, so,
again, tractioning out your own wrist. You can also get a band and traction out your wrist or you
just hold onto a weight and let it traction itself. Those are some great
natural treatments for carpal tunnel.
But to get
rid of this very, very quickly, one of the first things you need to do is start
taking some good quality supplements. Now it has been proven in medical
research that Vitamin B6 & B 12 are the most effective vitamins for helping
out carpal tunnel. Really thise support your nervous tissue and help it heal
and regenerate. So, again, I’d recommend a B complex, a vitamin B6 or B 12
supplement. The next supplement that is great for helping carpal tunnel is
magnesium. Magnesium actually helps relax your blood vessels, it helps relax
muscular tissue that can cause compression of nerves in that carpal tunnel
area. Take 250 mg of magnesium twice a day.,
The next
thing you want to do is take a natural anti-inflammatory supplements like
bromelain- it comes from the core of a pineapple. It’s a proteolytic or
anti-inflammatory enzyme that works very well. Also you can take that in combination
with supplements like turmeric and Boswellia as ginger and that can also help
relieve some of that pressure in the carpal area. IN terms of diet, you want to follow an
anti-inflammatory diet, a diet that’s very high in fruits and vegetables and
omega-3 fatty acids like wild caught fish or taking a fish oil for supplement.
But remember,
about organic fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fats should be the basis of your
diet if you’re trying to get carpal tunnel relief fast. Last but not the least,
one of the fastest topical treatments that you can do to get carpal tunnel is using
an essential oil. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for
healing conditions. Two essential oils are going to be the most effective and
those are wintergreen and cypress. Wintergreen
has an analgesic affect, so it will actually cool the area of the
inflammation, and relieve the pain. Cypress
increases circulation, so cypress so is great as well. If you want to add another oil
to help repair the tissue, helichyrysum oil if the best for that. But again,
using a mixture of cypress and wintergreen, you typically will take about 3-4
drops and maybe a little bit of coconut oil and rub it on the area, and that’s
good natural, topical treatment that can get into that area and give you relief
as well.
So again, if you’ve got carpal tunnel, I guarantee
if you follow those steps of number one,
doing some tractioning out of your wrist, number 2 following an anti-inflammatory
diet, number 3 taking some of the supplements like B complex, a good quantity
of fish oil, magnesium, anti-inflammatory herbs like bromelain and then doing
the natural treatment of essential oils of wintergreen and cypress, you’re
going tik see great results. In overcoming your carpal tunnel.
Remember the
cause is the cure. You've to figure out what is causing your issue, so you
really need to look at what is causing the issue, is that an overuse injury,
how are you over using your wrist.
2. Too Much Sodium
Excess consumption of fried and salted foods may lead to swelling in the
hands . The swelling appears along the fingers, from base to tip. The
reason for this is that the body needs to maintain the sodium-water
balance, so it compensates by retaining fluids in the hands and feet.
The swelling usually goes away within a day, unless there is a lot of
salt in your system. If this is a regular occurrence, try removing salt
from your diet for a week and see if the issue persists.
3. Swollen Hands
While Walking
If you feel like your hands swell after you have been walking, then
you’re not alone. This is a common phenomenon that happens as a result
of changing weather conditions, body temperature changes, and an
electrolyte imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals that the body needs and
their levels relative to water must remain balanced to prevent tissue
swelling. When we sweat – we lose electrolytes, which can cause our body
to swell as a result.
Prevention:
• Remove anything that may put pressure on your fingers or arms before
exercising. Avoid wearing rings, watches, and tight-sleeved shirts.
• Carry with you an item you can grab in your hands from time to time
during the exercise, to encourage blood to flow to your palms. The point
of this action is to improve circulation, so don’t grab the item too
hard. You can use a small water bottle, a rubber ball, a cane, or any
other cylindrical object that isn’t too heavy.
• Keep your arms loose by straightening
your arms before you start your walk, and rotating them. Repeat a few
times during the walk. Straighten your arms and, one hand at a time, do a
full circle backward, with your palm facing out. Repeat this exercise
10-15 times for each hand. During your walk, stretch your hands up above
your head for a few seconds from time to time.
• Keep your hands open when you walk and try to leave them as loose as
possible. Bunch them into a fist from time to time for a few seconds,
then open them up again, stretching the fingers as much as you can, and
pretend you’re playing a piano for a few seconds.
• Hold your hands close to your torso and move them parallel to the
body, without letting them meet. If your hands touch at chest height
you’re moving your hands incorrectly.
• Make sure you drink a lot of water before you go on your walk. This
will prevent an imbalance in your salts/liquid ratio that may lead to
more swelling. To make sure you drink enough, weigh yourself after
drinking, then once more after the exercise. If your weight decreases –
you did not drink enou
4. Seasonal Swelling
This type of swelling occurs during the summer in both your hands and
feet simultaneously, and can even cause swelling in your arms and legs.
While this is an unpleasant occurrence, it's also temporary. Heat causes
your blood vessels to swell, in order to cool our body faster. During
these times, some fluids in your bloodstream may leak into the
surrounding tissues, causing the swelling. This is normal and the
swelling will subside on its own.
If the swelling is accompanied by pain, contact your doctor.
5. Lymphedema
Lymphatic edema occurs when localized fluid retention and tissue
swelling is caused by a compromised lymphatic system, which normally
returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then the
bloodstream. The swelling can spread to your arms and legs, and the skin
will often feel taut or thicker than usual. Lymphedema may appear after
a surgical procedure, or in rare cases from lymphoma. The first few
times, the symptoms will disappear on their own but do not neglect this,
otherwise, it will become a chronic condition.
Treatment options:
• Rest – When the symptoms first manifest and the skin is still soft,
make it a priority to allow the hand to rest and remain as elevated as
possible. This is done to reduce pressure on your lymphatic system and
prevent fluid retention.
• Compression bandaging – Contact your doctor to get a pressure bandage.
This will prevent the edema from spreading.
• Combined physical therapy – This treatment includes localized
massages, and recommendations for physical exercise that will work the
muscles in the affected area, which will help fluid drainage. Therapy
will also include guidelines for maintaining hygiene in the area and
prevention of infections.
6. Osteoarthritis
Swollen knuckles and the joints in your fingers can be the result of
osteoarthritis. This usually occurs as a result of damaged cartilage,
growth of bone “spikes” in the joints, which will usually be accompanied
by repeating inflammations, swelling, burning sensation in the fingers,
pain, and stiffness. Osteoarthritis may appear due to age-related
processes, or after trauma to the cartilage (due to disease or other
causes).
At this time, there are no treatments to
heal the inflammation, that is why early diagnosis is very important if
you wish to keep your joints in a good condition, and be pain-free. If
you notice symptoms similar to those mentioned above, ask your doctor
for an X-ray of your hands. If the problem is the result of damage to
the cartilage, it will be visible in the X-ray and the state of the
inflammation can be determined.
In later stages, painkillers will be administered either via pills or
through localized injections, along with personalized physical therapy.
If the pain persists, consider acupuncture, as it has been shown to help
some osteoarthritis patients.
7. Raynaud Syndrome
This is a disease that causes swelling in the hands due to a malfunction
in the part of the brain that is in charge of your blood vessels,
causing them to constrict in cold temperatures or when under mental
stress. In the case of cold temperatures, people with Raynaud’s suffer
from reduced blood flow to their extremities.
The sensation of swelling first appears in one finger, and slowly
spreads to the rest. Other symptoms include a sensation of cold in the
extremities, as well as discoloration and a tingling sensation in the
fingers and toes.
Treatment is divided into several stages:
• Avoiding external causes – Avoid cold temperatures and maintain a
high, stable body temperature by wearing warm clothes and gloves during
the cold season.
• Avoiding chemicals that affect the blood vessels – Smoking, excessive
consumption of caffeine, and medication that affects the blood vessels
should be avoided.
• Avoiding strain on the hands – Try and avoid any monotonous and
repetitive actions in your hands, such as typing, or working with tools
that cause strain in the hands.
• Regular physical exercise – This will improve your overall blood flow.
• Counseling – This will reduce mental stress, which affects the nervous
system, which also controls the constriction of blood vessels.
Other Possible Causes of Palm Swelling
If you've got swollen hands, there's quite a good chance that it is
being caused by one of the above conditions. However, there are
unfortunately quite a number of health issues that can cause swollen
hands, so if the swelling does not seem to fit in with any of the above
conditions, you might want to watch out for these triggers of palm
swelling too, especially if other symptoms are also present:
• Cellulitis - a bacterial skin infection which causes tender, red skin
to become swollen and warm.
• Insect stings - can be accompanied by redness, itching, and swelling.
• Insect bites - common symptoms include pain, itching, swelling, bumps,
and redness.
• Oak, poison ivy or sumac - a toxin found in these plants causes an
itchy, allergic rash, complete with welts and blisters.
• Multiple sclerosis - apart from hand swelling, MS is known to cause
problems with movement, speech, and balance.
• Angioedema - swelling that occurs under the skin, and can also break
out around the lips and eyes.
• Scleroderma - a rare immune disorder that causes collagen to
accumulate and harden in the tissue.
• Brachial plexus nerve injury - can cause swelling, numbness and
tingling in the neck, shoulders, and hands.
• Peripheral neuropathy - a nerve condition of the extremities that can
induce pain, numbness and tingling sensations.
• Tendinitis - pain in the muscles or tendons, commonly accompanied by
stiffness or swelling.
• Osteomyelitis - a bone infection that can cause pain, swelling, and
redness.
• Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis - a spinal condition that typically
causes weakness, pain, swelling or numbness in the neck, arms or legs.
• Dupuytren's contracture - a hand tissue condition that could cause the
fingers to swell and curl.
• Lupus - a chronic autoimmune disease, typified by rashes, swollen
joints, and swollen lymph nodes.
• Water retention - when too much moisture builds up in your body, your
limbs may begin to swell up.
• Gout - a buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing fever, joint
pain, as well as red and swollen joints.
• Pseudogout - a form of arthritis that resembles gout, causing pain and
swelling.
This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
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