Updated April 11, 2017. Speech pathologists, officially called speech-language pathologists and sometimes called speech therapists, work with people who have a variety of disorders that include the inability to produce certain sounds, speech rhythm and fluency problems, and difficulties with their voices.
Some of the most common causes of swelling fingers include arthritis, fluid retention, and pregnancy. In addition, finger edema can be caused by cardiac problems, abnormal kidney function, and allergies.
The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured. Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that can cause muscle twitches, seizures, cramps, tingling, and more. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition of the hand tissue that causes the fingers to curl. Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden. Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx.