A single swollen finger that has not been injured can be surprisingly tricky to diagnose. Women's health specialist Kirtly Jones, MD, walks through how clinicians think through persistent, unexplained ...

If your rings suddenly feel too snug or you’re experiencing stiff joints, you may wonder, “Why are my fingers swollen?” While swollen fingers can occur from something as simple as a temperature change ...

Finger swelling has many potential causes, ranging from accidents and overuse to infections and underlying health conditions. Medications and home remedies may help to reduce finger swelling. In more ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Infection, injury, and arthritis are common causes of swollen finger ...

If walking is so good for you, then why does it make your fingers swollen sometimes? And what about after a nice, large meal? According to Rami Hashish, Ph.D., DPT, a body performance and injury ...

You know that how your body looks and feels sometimes changes by the day. One day you're so bloated that your jeans feel a size too small, while another you wake up and your skin looks dewy and ...

Swelling in a single finger usually results from an injury or minor infection. It may also be a sign of arthritis, gout, or a benign growth. Swelling in one finger is usually not a cause for concern.

Swollen fingers can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, but many of these aren’t serious. However, when paired with other new or developing symptoms, it’s important to seek medical care.

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually ...

Swollen fingers can signal more than just overuse or weather changes. Experts list eight possible causes — from water retention to thyroid or heart issues. (Image: Pexels) For most of us, a slight ...

If your rings suddenly feel too snug or you're experiencing stiff joints, you may wonder, "Why are my fingers swollen?" While ...