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.
Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of AgustÃ­n Ruiz. Experiencing swollen fingers means your fingers are appearing larger in size, and there may be itching or burning. There are many causes of swollen fingers, including a finger injury or infection. There may also be serious causes such as kidney disease, heart failure, lung disease, cirrhosis, thyroid disease or malignant lymphoedema. If the swelling does not go away or becomes unbearable, you should see a doctor.