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    Posted on: 08/24/2009

    Question

    What cauase my hands AND feet to swell all the time?

    Answer

    There are many reasons why a person might get swelling in his/her hands and feet. It could range from a hormonal imbalance or a salt/fluid imbalance to a sign of another illness. The simplest thing is to make an appointment with a medical provider and discuss the symptoms with him or her.


    Answered By:
    Irene Lin , M.D.


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