Few minor injuries generate as much immediate pain as a finger caught in a closing door. That sudden crush, followed by throbbing pain and rapid swelling, can turn an ordinary day into a painful ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Key Takeaways A jammed finger often heals with icing, resting, and taping to protect it.Ice your finger in 15-minute intervals, and do not ice for more than ...

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually ...

If your rings suddenly feel too snug or you’re experiencing stiff joints, you may wonder, “Why are my fingers swollen?” While swollen fingers can occur from something as simple as a temperature change ...

A single swollen finger that has not been injured can be surprisingly tricky to diagnose. Women's health specialist Kirtly Jones, MD, walks through how clinicians think through persistent, unexplained ...

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually becomes swollen. The injury usually heals quickly if there is ...

Swelling in a single finger usually results from an injury or minor infection. It may also be a sign of arthritis, gout, or a benign growth. Swelling in one finger is usually not a cause for concern.

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Symptoms of a swollen ...

Swollen fingers can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, but many of these aren’t serious. However, when paired with other new or developing symptoms, it’s important to seek medical care.

If walking is so good for you, then why does it make your fingers swollen sometimes? And what about after a nice, large meal? According to Rami Hashish, Ph.D., DPT, a body performance and injury ...

Arthritis is a common cause of finger swelling. However, other conditions — such as injuries, preeclampsia, and trauma — may also lead to a swollen finger joint. Finger swelling can happen when ...

While swollen fingers can occur from something as simple as a temperature change, they can sometimes indicate a more serious ...