Swelling of fingers and hands can be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here are some key points:

- RA Hand Symptoms
- Swelling of wrist and hand joints
- Swelling and inflammation of tendons causing finger numbness and tingling (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Bent middle finger (Boutonniere deformity)
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Swelling of fingers and hands can be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here are some key points:

- RA Hand Symptoms:
- Swelling of wrist and hand joints
- Swelling and inflammation of tendons causing finger numbness and tingling (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Bent middle finger (Boutonniere deformity)
- Overextended middle joint and bent fingertip (swan neck deformity)
- Thumb flexing at the MCP joint and hyperextending at the PIP joint (Z-shaped deformity or hitchhiker’s thumb)

- Other Causes:
- Osteoarthritis
- Secondary Raynaud’s disease

For more detailed information, you can refer to the source: [Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands and Fingers: What You Need To Know](https://www.myrateam.com/resources/rheumatoid-a...).

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