King Charles's swollen fingers cause for concern?
Expert reveals possible cause
Created: 09/12/2022, 12:53 p.m
By: Jonas Erbas
Charles III
is in the constant limelight as the new king.
More and more people are noticing that the heir to the throne has unusually swollen hands – a cause for concern?
London – For King Charles III.
there has been almost no quiet moment since the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
As protocol requires, the monarch must now attend one appointment after another: visit the palace, proclamation, receptions of dignitaries or the upcoming funeral service.
The cameras are also constantly following the heir to the throne – and show numerous images that the 73-year-old has unusually swollen hands.
King Charles III
worries with swollen hands - problem has been bothering him for a while
The British have recently noticed how unhealthy their new king's plump, bloated fingers look.
Photos showing Charles's swollen hands have been the subject of lively discussion online, and searches have even increased online since the 73-year-old succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III
suffers from unusually swollen hands - a fact that also causes speculation among doctors (photomontage) © ZUMA Wire/Imago
The British seem concerned – because the problem seems to have been plaguing the heir to the throne for a while: the
Daily Star
reported as early as 2021 that a photo of Charles III.
caused an uproar in Britain.
This showed the monarch pouring a beer in a pub in Clapham Old.
Even then, the reddened swellings on the hand were clearly visible in photos.
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King Charles III.
Hands cause discussions - expert names the most likely reasons
So the Daily Star
consulted
an expert, medical scientist Dr.
Gareth Nye of the University of Chester, UK.
He explained that a remote diagnosis was not that easy, because the swollen hands of King Charles III.
There could be various reasons, but the doctor considers two possibilities to be particularly likely: edema or arthritis.
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“With edema, the body accumulates fluid in the limbs, usually in the legs and joints, but also in the fingers.
That leads to swelling," says Dr.
Nye, who does not classify the "widespread ailment" as dangerous.
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The arthritis, i.e. an inflammation of the joints, is not too tragic at first: “The fingers become stiff, hurt and swell.
Medicine can relieve the pain, but the swelling can still remain.” However, there is no serious cause for concern.
Medical interest in the royals is not uncommon: A colleague of Dr.
Nye recently claimed the latest photos of Queen Elizabeth II could shed light on her cause of death.
Sources used:
dailystar.co.uk
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