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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A ring stuck on your finger can be frustrating. It can also be dangerous. But don’t worry: There are a number of simple techniques you can try at home to remove a stuck ring. The American Society for ...

On many occasions, swollen fingers mean sprains or other injuries. That is not the case for a 42-year-old woman who reportedly went to the doctors because the pinky finger on her left hand was swollen ...

Marked swelling in a man's finger and big toe was a symptom of late-stage cancer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A man developed ...