What causes swelling in arms?
Patient: I was bitten by something maybe a spider on the inside of my wrist about 30 hours ago. There are two small bite marks about a quarter inch apart. There is some pain and a lot of swelling. My forearm is very swollen now and the swelling seems to continue spreading. I am a male in good health and I m 54 years old.Should I go to the ER and do you have any idea of what may have bitten me. Thank you for your time. Doctor: Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that there is not worry. If the symptoms is very acute or life threatening than you have to think to go ER. But as it is already 30 hours there is no need to worry. You can start with antibiotics like cefixime, pain killer like aceclofenac, antihistaminic chlorpheniramine maleate, antiacidity agent pantoprazole. wound will recover in some week or so. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank; Infectious Disease Specialist