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.
Possible Causes. A likely cause of swelling, burning and itching in the fingers is poison ivy, oak or sumac; if you have recently been out in nature and touching unknown plants, you may have developed an allergic reaction. This is often accompanied by a rash present on the skin.