Causes of finger swelling after exercise include: blood circulation problems, lactic acid buildup, and hyponatremia.
1. Blood circulation problem: Blood circulation is accelerated after exercise, and at the endings of the body such as fingers, there is excessive blood, which triggers congestion and swelling. At the same time, if the patient’s posture is not proper during exercise, the fingers are compressed for a long time, and the blood circulation is not smooth, the fingers may also be swollen.
2. Lactic acid buildup: When exercising over one’s own load, the muscles produce too much lactic acid after the exercise, which cannot be metabolized completely, and it will trigger soreness. If the lactic acid builds up in the fingers, it may cause swelling in addition to soreness.
3. Hyponatremia: During exercise, if you drink too much water, the sodium content in the blood suddenly becomes low, and the water-salt balance is imbalanced, which can also cause a feeling of swelling in the fingers. In addition to swollen fingers, it may be accompanied by headache, muscle weakness and other symptoms.
In addition to the above causes, cervical spondylosis may also cause finger swelling, and the swelling is not limited to the fingers. Therefore, if the swelling of the fingers does not go down for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination. Follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.