This is What Your Hands Can Say about Your Health

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Your hands are one of the most important body parts when it comes to daily activities, including necessary daily scrolling and texting. Obviously, you see them every day, but when’s the last time you really looked at your hands?

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Every part of your hands, from fingers and nails to palm, could display signals to tell you that something’s wrong with your health. They’re revealing!

By looking down at your hands, you could discover early signs of conditions or diseases you weren’t aware of yet. Many doctors look at the hands for important clues to overall health since they can tell a great deal about circulation, hormones, and thyroid function.

Here are 9 important clues your hands can reveal
about your overall health

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#1 – Numb, Shaky, or Tingling Hands

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Your hands can often become a bit numb, shaky, or swollen when you carry something heavy or after a long routine of typing and mouse-clicking on your computer. But you should never ignore these symptoms if they’re frequent or prolonged.

In case your hands are shaking uncontrollably, don’t panic. It could be that you’ve had too much caffeine. Also, certain medications, including antidepressants and asthma drugs, can also cause your hands to tremble.

However, if none of these causes are to blame, or you develop unexplained and frequent shaking, see your doctor as soon as possible. A rare cause could be Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.

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#2 – Pain in Your Thumb and Index

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Pain, spasm, or tingling in your thumb, index finger, or/and middle finger could be early signs of the carpal tunnel syndrome. These symptoms emerge due to pressure on the median nerve in your wrist, which can be anything from uncomfortable to extremely painful.

Illnesses such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypothyroidism, can cause swelling, which leads to the carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, constantly making the same hand movements, particularly if your wrist is bent down (for example, playing piano), or making the same wrist movements over and over.