Looking to lower your blood pressure? Fix your poor sleep habits first, suggests a new study. Mayo Clinic researchers recently set out to find how reduced sleep quantity and quality could affect a person's blood pressure.
Pregnant women often experience swollen fingers and feet. Swelling fingers may be indicative of a cardiac problem. Swelling fingers may be a sign of an allergic reaction. A problem with the kidneys can cause bloated or swollen hands.Swelling fingers can be a sign of kidney problems that require dialysis to treat. Arthritis is a common cause of swelling fingers.regnant women often experience swollen fingers and feet. Swelling fingers may be indicative of a cardiac problem. Swelling fingers may be a sign of an allergic reaction. A problem with the kidneys can cause bloated or swollen hands.
The MCP joints of the fingers may actually begin to point sideways (towards the little finger). This is called ulnar drift. Ulnar drift can cause weakness and pain, making it difficult to use your hand for daily activities. Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can affect the IP joints of the fingers. The IP joints may begin to flex (bend) or hyperextend (over straighten), causing characteristic finger deformities.