- Feb 07, 2012
I have had swelling and pain at the side of my wrist and the base of my hand for about a ye...

Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by build up of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).
Swelling can occur throughout the body (generalized) or only in a specific part of the body (localized).
See also:
Edema; Anasarca