King Charles III visited France this week. However, people are worried about their health. Photos from a celebratory banquet at Versailles raised concerns. The 74-year-old king’s hands were swollen and red.

Charles III arrived on Wednesday. with his wife Camilla to Paris for a three-day state visit. That evening, they attended a banquet at the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles as guests of honor, the portal wrote. Daily Mail. However, it was photos from the banquet that raised major concerns about the king’s health among fans of the royal family. It was clear that the king’s hand was very swollen and red.

This isn’t the first time his hand has been dealt. English kings have long faced this difficulty. Already in 2012, as a prince, he joked about his “sausage fingers”. After the birth of Prince William, he even joked about his hands in letters to friends. “I can’t tell you how happy and proud I am. She turned out to be very beautiful and has ‘sausage fingers’ like me,” the post read.

However, many people still wonder what causes swollen hands and whether this is normal. Apart from joking, the king himself never stated what actually caused this condition.

According to Dr. Chun Tang, there are many causes that cause swelling. “Swollen fingers are often a symptom of water retention which can be caused by a variety of health problems. “This condition occurs due to inflammation, it can be due to arthritis, a number of bacterial infections, or even tuberculosis,” the portal said. quoted Mirror rope.

Other possibilities are high salt levels, allergic reactions, medication side effects, injury or autoimmune disease, Tang added.

There’s even a technical name for “sausage fingers” which is dactylitis. This is inflammation of the joints in the fingers or toes that causes painful stiffness and swelling.

However, fans of the British royal family are still very worried about the swollen hands. The reason may also be due to the fact that Queen Elizabeth II. hands turn purple. This is more common when he is struggling with health problems.

Charles III wanted to strengthen relations with France. You’ll learn more in the following report (9/2023):

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