what does it mean when a person gets swollen fingers and ankels while running?
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many runners tend to increase salt intake which leads to swelling. I don't know about the ankles, but if your fingers swell, you need to raise your hands up when you run instead of letting them hang loose.
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if they are on your hands or feet, it is build up moister that should have came out as perspiration, it is usually caused by too much pool time, or hot weather.
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well you could lose toenails, get sick, cramp, hyopnatremia (too little salt in the system), tendonitis - many places but two of most common are patellar and achillie's, runners or (ITB) syndrome - pain on the outside aspect of the knee joint- this is also a type of tendonitis. these are just a few. \nalso there are a few positives- endorphins, weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, and the runner gets a huge sense of pride for completing something most of us will never do.\nTHIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE BY ANY MEANS, but it is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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I read an article about sweaty hands in a magizine. this girl like couldnt even hold a pen. then she went to a doctor and he told her how to take care of it. i cant find it right now but just visit a doctor if its that bad.
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You could have an infection in the tissues or cellulitis. If it is red and warm- go to the doctor or clinic or ER now. If it is just swollen, put it on a pillow, above the level of your heart and see if the swelling goes down. If no success, make an appointment to see your doctor.
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It could be a combination of all the things you mention.  Pain in the shins while exercising, commonly referred to as shin splints, is a condition where there is pain in the anterior tibia caused by overuse of the anterior tibilias muscle. They are most common in inexperienced runners or runners who overtrain. The pain is usually worsened by exertion and other factors:\n\n- Running on hard surfaces\n- Insufficient padding in the shoes \n- Over-pronated and/or flat feet can also lead to increased stress on the lower leg muscles during exercise\n- High arched feet can experience shin splint discomfort because this foot type is a poor shock absorber.\n\nThe treatment for shin splints is rest. Running and other strenuous lower limb activities should be avoided until the pain subsides and is no longer elicited by activity. In conjunction with rest, icing and anti-inflammatories may be suggested by a doctor or trainer, though there is some controversy over their effectiveness. A contributing cause of shin splints in some cases is the relative weakness of the muscles on the anterior of the lower leg compared to those in the calf. In this case exercises that preferentially strengthen the anterior muscles may help alleviate or avoid shin splints.\n\nIf you are just starting to run.  Take it easy and progress into a walking program first before running.  Here are some links for progression:\n\n12-week walking schedule\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/walking_schedule.html\n\nBeginning a Jogging Program\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/fitness_jogging.html\n\nA Rundown on Shin Splints\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/rundown_shin_splints.shtml
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This means that there is redness, tenderness, and swelling around the area.
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swelling= the bodies form of trying to warm something up. so by your ankles being exposed and in the snow, the swelling was trying to warm your ankles.
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There are millions of tiny capillaries and arteries inside our muscles which expand rapidly due to the demand for more blood that is brought on by exercise. When our bodies are sufficiently fit, these capillaries remain open allowing maximum blood passage, but, when unfit and inactive, they tend to collapse, allowing only minimal blood passage (which is sufficient for a sedentary person, however). The rapid expansion of these vessels causes adjacent nerves to send impulses back to the brain which are interpreted as an itch.\n\nThe problem should go away once you have increased your fitness level.
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Have you had an xray for this yet?  If not, I would definately recommend you get one.  It sounds like you have have done more than jam your finger.  There are a few different things that could be triggering your knuckle to swell months after the initial injury.  The most common would be a fracture.  There are other possibilities as well.  Does the finger continue to swell bigger or has it leveled out?  You may have a fragment floating around there irritating everything.  I would suggest you definately at least have it checked out, there is a possibility the swelling will go down, but do you really wanna risk the ring not fitting on your wedding day?  Make an appt with your family dr and KNOW what is going on.  Hope your finger feels better and Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!
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When you are walking, your muscles have gotten used to contracting and flexing just a set amount, to support your weight. When you transition into running again, those muscles have to support your weight while contracting and flexing while propelling you from one step to the next. Your muscles were used to a certain amount of oxygen from the walking, but running makes the muscles use more oxygen. This quick transition will leave your muscles feeling a little tired at the beginning, but once you start breathing well enough for running and your muscles are warmed up again, you should be better. \nGood luck! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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could be elephantitis which is an infection in the lymph nodes causing an accumulation of fluids in the affected limb.
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when I was young and just started running I had a problem with these kind of pains,  but I found later that if you can push yourself beyond those pains  they go away..  but I was pretty young back then.  It might stress out an older person.  I am glad I did it when I was young.  maybe just push yourself a little bit harder every time you run just a little bit further
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sounds like bad circulation. go to the doctor to get checked out.
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running on the pavement can put strain on the knees
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Check with your doctor, could be low potassium, poor circulation, or trauma to muscles after exercise ,etc.
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Yes if you mean total ARMSPAN. It happens in lots of normal folks but ocassionally it may be a sign of a heriditary medical condition such as Marfan's syndrome, where you have very lax ligaments and are predisposed to various heart conditions.