Dry hands with cracks can be completely normal if you have been doing a lot of work in the garden, carrying heavy objects, and similar. However, if this occurs suddenly and no cream helps, we recommend visiting a doctor.

Pay attention especially to how often your hands swell and how long it takes for the swelling to disappear. If this happens occasionally, then you have nothing to worry about. But if this occurrence is more frequent, talk to a doctor as soon as possible, and it will greatly help if you manage to identify the cause.

Many people experience swelling in their hands if they eat some food that doesn't agree with them, or if they eat too late. Certain combinations can also be problematic (pay attention to milk and dairy products, as well as wheat and gluten - which manufacturers also use in products where you wouldn't expect it). Hands can also swell if you use too cold water (drink lukewarm water instead, and drink it several times in smaller glasses). And lastly: swollen hands can also result from insufficient physical activity (you won't believe it, but kneading dough is the best exercise for your fingers).

Mostly, swollen hands are caused by liver or kidney issues, but this doesn't necessarily mean the problem lies in them. It is known that organs are interconnected. For example, patients with colon cancer very often also develop lung cancer.

A special branch of traditional Chinese medicine, Zang Fu, focuses solely on the functioning of internal organs and their connection.

Zang, or solid organs, include the heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Their main function is to nourish and produce basic vital substances.

Fu, or hollow organs, include the small intestine, stomach, large intestine, bladder, gallbladder, uterus, brain, bones, veins, and brain. Their primary function is to receive and digest food, water, and nutrients, and to eliminate waste products.

So, if you experience issues with your kidneys, pay attention to your bladder as well.

If you have liver problems, pay attention to your gallbladder.

If you have heart issues, underlying problems with the small intestine may be present.

Problems with the spleen may be connected to issues with the stomach.

As mentioned, the lungs are closely connected to the large intestine.

Another thing to pay attention to concerning hands is that they, like feet, are a control panel for the entire body. By massaging certain points, you can significantly affect various processes in the body, so be aware of any issues that appear on your hands. Often, before an illness breaks out, many people experience pains that can extend all the way to the shoulders. These can be pains due to poor blood circulation, tingling sensations, as well as joint issues.

Of course, every issue on the hands does not necessarily indicate a serious illness, but it's still good to be attentive to them.