Question 1

is it bad if my finger is swollen from a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Really a spider?: Spider bites on the finger can be quite painful, as the finger doesn't have a lot of room to swell. Infections in a finger can spread easily through the hand. Watch this very closely. Sometimes, infections with MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus) look exactly like a spider bite. So treat this with respect, and go to see your doctor or the er if anything seems worrisome. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Question 2

how do i treat rain spider bite.know that rain spiders is not poisonous but my finger is quite swollen and inflamed. anything i can do?

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There is the: significant potential that the bite has become infected and now you need antibiotics. This will not be possible to determine over the internet. You need to have a health care professional see the area and examine it to determine what the next best treatment will be. Don't delay, you wouldn't want to end up losing the finger from infection if it is treatable.

Question 3

i think i got a spider bite on the side of my first finger. it was red and swollen. the swelling went down. however after a year i still have the swe?

Accepted Answer

You may: You may have chronic paronychia. See a dermatologist for the final answer.

Question 4

i have swollen itchy fingers painful on my right hand. it started a few weeks back with 1 finger which i thought was maybe a spider bite. after a few days it went away. then came back 2 weeks ago on 2 fingers and now the whole hand. i also have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Sounds like you may have had some kind of insect bite. Spider bites typical do itch and burn.  I would be worried if you notice redness to your fingers or streaks going up your hand/forearm which could be signs of infection.  Also if you are have any burning or discomfort when you urinate you should see your provider to give a urine sample.  You may need to be prescribed antibiotics.

Question 5

a spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Should be seen by Dr: If there is swelling and skin peeling, your neighbor should go see a doctor to see if there are other issues with infection.

Question 6

i have a swollen finger. and i really don't know why. i wasn't bit by anything at least not that i know of. and i don't remember hitting it.

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See details: The best suggestion is to have a doctor take a look at the finger if it has been present for a while. Arthritis is unlikely. It may be something simple such as an insect bite. Is it painful or tender? If so, seek medical attention.

Question 7

my 14 y/o daughter is having a swollen finger since yesterday. yesterday it was itching and hurting a little bit. today is not itching or hurting but is swollen and the finger next to it is swollen too. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

: My first thought would be it was an allergic reaction to a bug bite. Without more information and an exam I cannot speculate further.

Question 8

hamster bite - swollen finger. should i be worried about rabies?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If the hamster is a pet & housebound I have a hard time seeing how s/he would get exposed to rabies. The texas department of health maintains a public information website where you can look up the frequency of rabies in given counties & the animals that carry it. I would be more worried about other germs from the bite. If the finger looks inflamed you may need a course of abx. See your doc.

Question 9

how can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

Accepted Answer

Soap or a lubricant: Need to apply soup around a ring to help slide it off a finger.
If too swollen and cannot be removed, the ring may need to be cut before it causes any vascular problem. Better go the emergency room if this doesn't resolve especially if the swelling gets worse.

Question 10

i have swollen finger with stuck rings on help?

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See a doctor: Then see a doctor and have the finger evaluated. There are numerous possible causes.

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Spider bite swollen finger

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Is it bad if my finger is swollen from a spider bite?

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How do i treat rain spider bite.know that rain spiders is not poisonous but my finger is quite swollen and inflamed. anything i can do?

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I think i got a spider bite on the side of my first finger. it was red and swollen. the swelling went down. however after a year i still have the swe?

A member asked:

I have swollen itchy fingers painful on my right hand. it started a few weeks back with 1 finger which i thought was maybe a spider bite. after a few days it went away. then came back 2 weeks ago on 2 fingers and now the whole hand. i also have a uti?

A member asked:

A spider may have bitten my neighbor 8 days ago, camping in oregon. swollen finger, a swelling with a blister on his palm. skin peeling. dangerous?

A member asked:

I have a swollen finger. and i really don't know why. i wasn't bit by anything at least not that i know of. and i don't remember hitting it.

A member asked:

My 14 y/o daughter is having a swollen finger since yesterday. yesterday it was itching and hurting a little bit. today is not itching or hurting but is swollen and the finger next to it is swollen too. what can it be?

A member asked:

Hamster bite - swollen finger. should i be worried about rabies?

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How can you remove a ring on a swollen finger?

A member asked:

I have swollen finger with stuck rings on help?

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