what would make your hands and/or feet swell?
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In addition to what has already been posted, sometimes allergies to foods or environmental agents can cause swelling.   Another cause could be blood pooling in the extremities (usually as a result of clasping your fists too tightly during exercise).  Elevate and/or cool the swollen area and if it doesn't return to normal within a few minutes, call your doctor.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disorder and it could cause undue inflammation to any part of the part. I guess your hand as had been disturbed by the puncture had caused an autoimmune response to the site causing your own cells  to swell when in fact the bruise from the venipuncture had been healed already. \n\nTry to check it with your physical,  it might be another thing. Lupus might have done it or maybe a dislodged catheter tip had been left in your tissues causing it to swell from time to time. But i guess your lupus has a  big part for it. There are lots of possibilities/reasons to cause it.
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She shouldn't eat too much. A lot of times, women who are pregnant develop edema...swelling in the hands and feet that I believe is due to water retention. I know that salt can make it worse. Not too mention that we all should avoid too much sodium. Congratulations on your soon-to-be-here little one!!!
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ANSWER:  Advice from the Mayo Clinic:\n\nLeg and foot swelling is common during long flights. It's usually caused by inactivity. As a passenger on a plane, you spend most of your time seated with your feet on the floor. This allows blood to pool in your leg veins. When you walk, the muscles in your legs contract and compress the veins, forcing blood back to your heart.\n\nAlso, the position of your legs when seated increases pressure in the veins. This contributes to foot swelling by causing fluid to leave the blood and move into the surrounding soft tissues. \n\nOn flights lasting six hours or more, consider taking these additional precautions to reduce the risk of DVT:\n\n    * Avoid wearing tight clothing around your waist\n    * Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration\n    * Stretch your calves once an hour\n    * Avoid alcohol and sedatives, which promote immobility
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H Pylori is the bacteria that causes ulcers. I've never heard any relationship between it and swelling in joints.  You may have some sort of systemic disorder like rheumatoid arthritis, causing your wrist pain. Even if you have something like carpal tunnel, it would be unusual for your wrist to swell every time you use it. I would get clarification from your doctor.
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It's caused by too much salt. Large salt intake causes fluid retention, giving that swollen/puffy/fat look. This is caused by the salt/water balance in the body. Drink some extra water and it will go away once your kidneys do their job.
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Possibly.  Your feet are usually covered in socks and shoes while your hand is out there touching everything.
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Leg Edema \nSwollen feet and legs, referred to medically as leg edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. A leg edema typically affects the feet, ankles and lower legs, but can also impact any area of the body, causing systemic symptoms.
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Yes. When circulation ceases, plasma and red blood cells influenced by gravity and reach the lowest levels of vascular system. The plasma tend to cause edema of lower area if body is undisrupted for long time, contribute to cutaneous blisters of early putrefaction.
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increase Ur water intake so that the blood and everything flows freely....u could have deep vein thrombosis which is clotted veins in the feet that do not let circulation of the blood pass through efficiently enough
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Rubbing them or applying heat will increase the circulation and help the muscles relax.  Don't put your feet up unless they're swollen, as this will restrict blood flow to them, and make it take longer for your muscles to recouperate.  However, if the are swollen, do elevate them, in order to drain the fluid causing them to swell.  Hot water works wonders, as does stretching (as long as its not excessive).
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Your tongue can swells a lot. That happened to a guy in my class.
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It seems that the thicker, keratinous layers of skin on our fingers and toes, which are meant to protect our bodies, absorb water after long exposure to water. The body does not absorb water but, like paper towels or dried beans, the skin does. The water causes the stratum corneum (the dead skin layer mostly made of keratin) on our hands and feet to swell. As it swells it wrinkles because it is attached to other tissues--it doesn't have the freedom to stretch freely.   http://www.wsu.edu/DrUniverse/skin.html
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Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the tissues. Gravity pulls the fluids to your feet and ankles, causing them to swell. \n\nSwelling can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels. Some other causes of swelling are:\n\nEating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates \nTaking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills \nPregnancy \nPMS \nSodium retention \nMuscle injury \nVaricose veins \nHistory of phlebitis \nAllergic reactions \nPreeclampsia \nNeuromuscular disorders \nTrauma \nLaxative abuse \nDiuretics abuse \nDrug abuse \nTreatment will depend on the cause of the swelling. One of the first treatment options is to elevate the legs above the level of the heart. Anti-inflammatory medicine can also help reduce swelling. \n\nOther treatment options are \n\nLeg wedges to elevate the feet while sleeping. \nSupport socks and stocking \nSupport socks and stockings come in various gradients depending on the pressure needed, and various lengths depending on the level of the edema. \nProper fitting shoes and socks. \nTips to Reduce Swelling\nCut back on salt \nSalt contributes to fluid retention. \nDrink plenty of water. \nPut your feet up \nLying on your back, rest your feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day. \nDo not abuse laxatives \nUse support stockings \nRoll these on in the morning to promote circulation and limit gravitation movement of fluids. Most medical supply or drug stores carry these. \nExercise regularly \nRegular exercise improves circulation. \nAvoid standing in place for long period of time. \nLose excess weight \nExcess weight slows circulation of body fluids and puts extra pressure on your veins. \nIncrease muscle activity with walking. \nAvoid long periods of sitting \nEvery one or two hours, get up and walk. \nReview your medication with your doctors \nCertain drugs, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and calcium channel blockers, can contribute to swelling. \nComplications of Swelling?\nExcess swelling can cause skin ulcerations.
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It's not too much sugar. It could be some sort of bacteremia (bacteria in the blood). There needs to be more tests performed to answer this question with certainty, but it could be a blood infection leading to abnormal erythrocytes. The swollen hands and face make me think that it's an inflammatory response to the infection.
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We're you walking a lot during your trip?  If so, the walking alone explains your foot swelling.  New shoes sometimes aren't as flexible as ones that have been broken in, and if you were wearing these shoes with swelled feet they were likely to cause blistering.
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The blood pulsing through your hand causes vibrations or shaking and changes in size too. So as long as you have a pulse, your hands, feet, face, everything will continue to move.