What Causes Swelling And Tingling In Fingers?

Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2014

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Question : My fingers of my right hand are just slightly swollen. A tiny bit of tingling. I have been taking Valcyclovair for 8 days for a herpes infection; a cold sore on my mouth. Is the swelling concerning?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm

Detailed Answer:
First,this can be rare but possible side effect of aciclovir and similar drugs. also it can be distant manifestation of herpes infection. But in most cases such symptoms are caused by temporary compression of nerves and veins in carpal tunel or or other areas in arms and wrists. This can be caused by fluid accumulation in these areas which again could be caused by this medicine. at this point no specific treatment is necesary. keep arm elevated, rest and put elastic bandage on it.if symptoms progress,tou should stop vaciclovir and visit doctor

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar