A swollen finger can result from an injury, infection, or underlying health condition. Your hands and fingers can also swell ...

But if your finger is red, swollen or warm to the touch, you may be dealing with an infected hangnail. "Hangnails become infected when bacteria, a type of yeast called Candida or other fungi enter ...

She underwent an emergency operation on her swollen index finger after antibiotics failed to treat the infection. Sharing her ordeal, Tracie tweeted: "Let's count the hours from now of how long I'll ...