exercise edema – MySymptom

Why do my hands feel swollen and puffy after taking a five-mile walk?

1. Introduction Swollen and puffy hands after a long walk result from exercise-induced vasodilation combined with gravitational blood pooling and reduced skeletal muscle pumping in the arms. As core body temperature rises during physical exertion, blood vessels near the skin surface expand to dissipate heat, allowing fluid to accumulate in the interstitial spaces of the … Read more

What causes the fingers to swell up during a long walk?

1. Introduction Finger swelling during a long walk is primarily caused by a combination of centrifugal force, dependent positioning, and exercise-induced peripheral vasodilation. As body temperature rises during exertion, blood vessels in the hands dilate to dissipate heat, and gravity allows fluid to pool in the distal extremities when the arms hang freely. This harmless, … Read more