How to treat swollen hands and feet
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Swollen arms and hands (oedema)
Swelling in the arms or hands (oedema) often goes away on its own. See a GP if it does not get better in a few days.
Common causes of swollen arms and hands
Swelling in the arms and hands is often caused by a build-up of fluid in these areas.
It's usually caused by:
- staying in the same position for too long
- eating too much salty food
- being pregnant
- taking certain medicines – such as some blood pressure medicines, contraceptive pills, antidepressants and steroids
It can also be caused by:
Check if you have oedema
Symptoms of oedema include:
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How to ease swelling yourself
Swelling in your arms or hands should go away on its own, but there are some things you can try to help.
Do
lie down and use pillows to raise the swollen area when you can
move your whole arm and shoulder
try raising your hand above your head while you open and close your fist
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