Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Infection, injury, and arthritis are common causes of swollen finger ...

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 ...

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 ...

It can be common for a finger to swell up due to an insect bite or injury, but what if it swells up suddenly without any known cause? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones goes through the steps to determine what ...

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 ...

Sally showed up at our weekly hike holding her index finger in the air. Look at this, she said. Laurie, our resident nurse, took point. “It’s red, hard, swollen by the nail, warm to the touch. See a ...