In general, swollen fingers can be caused by overall fluid retention, such as during premenstrual syndrome or pregnancy. If just one finger is swollen, the possible causes include trauma, infection, or inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

The most common cause of numbness in the fingers is compression of one of the nerves that supply sensation to the hand. The radial, median, and ulnar nerves all work to send signals between the hand and the brain, enabling us to move fingers and feel things with them.

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Vena amoris is a Latin name meaning, literally, “vein of love”. Traditional belief established that this vein ran directly from the fourth finger of the left hand to the heart.

How to Get Rid of Swollen Fingers

1. Keep your hand/arm elevated. If you keep your hand down, gravity is keeping the extra fluid in your hand.
2. Apply ice to the affected area.
3. Wear a splint or compressive wrap. Do not apply too tightly.
4. Take anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen.

A single swollen finger is most often the result of injury or minor infection. It may also be a sign of arthritis, gout, or a benign growth. This article discusses possible causes of one swollen finger. It also looks at treatment options and when to contact a doctor.

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The radialis indicis artery (radial artery of index finger) is a branch of the radial artery that provides blood to the index finger….

Most people first notice swelling because the affected body part may appear larger than normal. Often a painful or swollen middle finger can be easily identified by comparing its size to the size of your other fingers; however, sometimes the swelling may not be visibly obvious and difficult to discern.

Index finger tingling and numbness, along with abnormal sensations in the thumb and middle finger, can be due to problems with the median nerve, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome. Finger paresthesia can also occur with disorders and diseases that damage the nervous system, such as brain abscess, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis or lupus.

Swelling is the accumulation of fluid within tissue thereby causing it to increase in size and compress against surrounding structures. In terms of that fingers, the swelling may be in the tissue around the bone (soft tissue swelling), in the bone itself (bony swelling) or the joints of the fingers (joint swelling).

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the joints and results in painful movement and stiffness, especially in the fingers, wrists, and ankles. Nodules are large, painful bumps that often develop in the joints of the fingers and also on the elbows, forearm, back, heel and many other areas.