There are many reasons for swollen face and hands, such as hypothyroidism, abnormal kidney function, heart disease, liver disease and other reasons.
1. Hypothyroidism: affects the secretion of thyroid hormones, which affects the normal metabolism and leads to swelling of the face and hands.
2. Abnormal kidney function: for example, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome can lead to sodium and water retention, which can also be manifested as swollen face and hands.
3. Heart disease: for example, cardiac insufficiency, heart valve closure insufficiency, etc. can also lead to swollen face and hands.
4. Liver disease: various types of hepatitis, fatty liver, alcoholic liver, cirrhosis and other diseases may cause liver function abnormalities, affecting protein synthesis, resulting in symptoms such as swollen face and hands.
Swollen face and hands may have other reasons, need to go to the hospital in time to check, clear cause and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.