King Charles III is known, among many things, for having a curious condition in his hands. Charles has lived all his life with dactylitis, commonly known as "sausage fingers".
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00:00 King Charles III is known, among many things, for having a curious condition in his hands.
00:07 Charles has lived his entire life with dactylitis, commonly known as sausage fingers.
00:13 Several fans have expressed their concern for the king, given that his hands appear reddish and swollen.
00:20 Speaking with the Daily Mail, Dr. Chun Tang has clarified the possible reasons why the king has this condition.
00:27 Often, puffy fingers are a symptom of water retention which can be caused by numerous health conditions.
00:34 This condition arises due to inflammation and can be a result of arthritis, multiple bacterial infections, or even TB.
00:42 Other possibilities include high salt levels, allergic reactions, medicinal side effects, injury, and autoimmune disease.
00:50 The king has never shared the specific reason for his condition but has spoken about it in the past.
00:57 Despite criticism from some, King Charles doesn't seem to let this affect him.
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