Hand swelling, medically known as oedema, occurs when excess fluid builds up in the tissues of the hands. It can also affect the feet, ankles, legs, and arms. While sometimes the cause is obvious, ...

Edemas, or swelling caused by a build up of fluid in nearby tissues caused by leaky veins, can be both uncomfortable and inconvenient, preventing people from going about their daily lives. A number of ...

You use your thumbs throughout the day for holding, grasping, and opening objects, typing on your computer or smartphone, flipping through channels on your TV, and more. You’re likely to notice when ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – Researchers at Cornell University have developed a knitted wearable tool to treat hand edema – swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation, from injury or disease – that can be ...

Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...