A doctor has weighed in on the ongoing speculation over King Charles III swollen fingers.
If you recall that King Charles III, 73, ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II at age 96 at her residence in Balmoral.
There have been Images of the hands of the new England monarch have been circulating online since the Queen passed away on Thursday, September 8 2022.
According to Daily Star, Dr Gareth Nye, who happens to be a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, said that "loads of conditions" could lead to swollen fingers.
The first was possibility was oedema, or fluid retention. Dr Nye said: "Oedema is a condition where the body starts to retain fluids in the limbs, normally the legs and ankles but also in the fingers which causes them to swell.
"Oedema is a common condition and mostly affects people over the age of 65 as the ability for fluid control is restricted," he added.
"To see if this is the cause, pressing the swollen area for about 15 seconds would cause a depression in the area."
The second condition Dr Nye said was a possibility was arthritis. He said: "Arthritis- another common condition in the over 60s. It often affects three main areas in the hand - the thumb joint or either joints in the fingers.
"Fingers usually become stiff, painful and swollen and although medication can help with the pain, the swelling can remain.
"Uncommon causes may include high salt diet leading to fluid retention, certain medications can rarely lead to swelling as a side effect such as with blood pressure medications or steroid medications."
In conclusion, Dr Nye said that these possibilities might not be signs of a major health issue for the UK's new King.
He added: "There certainly aren't any immediate health concerns to be concluded from swollen fingers and is most likely a sign of his age."
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