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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Hands And Wris?

85 year old man, right hand swollen and red on top of hand to wrist almost looks like a burn but is not a burn. Also has swelling around palm of hand and top wrist bone swollen as well is very painful and hurts at wrist. Could it be some type of a spider bite? He was wearing a glove to work on some craft wood last Thurday his hand was fine. Sunday evening it started to hurt and has worsen today which is Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Hi...Can understand your concern...As per your query about swellings in joints of wrist and hands is mostly due to inflamatory arthritis as a degenerative change...but if you suspect any spider or bug bit there could be a place in hand where any spot or tenderness will be maximum..you need not to worry and consult a physician for it's proper evaluation....Till the time you can take analgesic like ibuprofen for temporary relief..X ray of joints may be needed for proper diagnosis...I hope this information helps you.Take care.
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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Hands And Wris?

Hi...Can understand your concern...As per your query about swellings in joints of wrist and hands is mostly due to inflamatory arthritis as a degenerative change...but if you suspect any spider or bug bit there could be a place in hand where any spot or tenderness will be maximum..you need not to worry and consult a physician for it s proper evaluation....Till the time you can take analgesic like ibuprofen for temporary relief..X ray of joints may be needed for proper diagnosis...I hope this information helps you.Take care.