what are the causes of swelling in hands and feet ? And what is the treatment

Swollen hands and feet occur for a variety of reasons. Pregnancy, obesity, sodium retention, allergies and various medications can all cause swollen feet and hands. Poor nutrition, hormone therapy and excessive time on your feet can also lead to swelling.

To solve the issue, you should ascertain the cause of the swelling. If you have chronic swelling, make an appointment to see your doctor.

In the interim, there are various things you can do to reduce swelling of both the hands and feet:

Get off your feet, elevate your feet and hands, wear support socks and gloves, massage your hands and feet, apply ice to the hands and feet, eat a well-balanced, nutritional diet, avoid excess salt, alcohol and caffeine as all exacerbate swelling, and incorporate daily exercise into your life.

My 2 year old granddaughter has been sick now for 8 days with a fever of 102.6- 103, she has been to the doctor now 4 times.  Started out with swelling if the lymph node, was given antibiotic and told to give Motrin to keep temp. down.  Then told she had the flu, and now it is the croup.  She does have a bad cough now, and her lymph node is still slightly swollen. (Not bad).  She had swelling of the feet and hands with a rash.  She was told this is allergic reation to antibiotic.  She stopped taking that, and did pretty good yesterday (still fever, but controlled with Motrin) until that evening and then the swelling of feet and hands appeared AGAIN.  Same thing this morning.  She is on her way back to the doctor for the 5th time.  What is going on????

My 5 year old son has the same thing.  Went in today and they drew blood.  Waiting for tests and they referred my to a rhemotogist.  Strange.  

the sickness of the kids could be the swine flu...my cousin had thoes exact symptoms but when they gave her the vaccene it all clered up...