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 ...

This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 2, 2019. You have arthritis pain, and the ...

You have arthritis pain, and the inflammation in your joints causes your fingers to swell up and resemble little sausages. Or maybe you’ve enjoyed some salty foods, and now your wedding ring is stuck ...

Early joint or bone changes - stiffness, swelling or pain - can signal serious issues. Dr Sood shares warning signs so you can spot them before it's too late. Joint and bone issues often start subtly.

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 ...

It sounds as though you may be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, or perhaps a similar condition. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation in the joints ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 15-year-old boy presents to your office with “swelling” of multiple fingers. He first noticed enlargement of ...

The squeeze test is not accurate enough to be used on its own to diagnose arthritis in either the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints, a cross-section cohort study has ...