<human>: 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.
<bot>: Hi... Can understand your concern... As per your query about swellings in joints of wrist and hands is mostly due to inflammatory 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 worry and consult a physician for its 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.