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There are several. Neck conditions where the nerve is pinched by bulging disc or disc rupture can sometimes cause localized numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers. Radial neuritis is inflammation of the radial nerve which travels down the forearm and into the thumb and index finger causes symptoms of ache, pain, tingling sens. Ulnar neuritis which some people call the carpal tunnel of the elbow, can cause numbness and tingling of the 3rd and 4th fingers. Tendonitis in the hand can cause throbbing,achey pain in the hands and fingers as well.
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Can carpal tunnel be caused by head injury?
Not exactly.There is a long nerve(median nerve) that exits out of your neck bones(vertebrae),travels through your shoulder,upper and lower arm,through your wrist area (called the carpal tunnel) and branches out into your thumb,and first 3 fingers.If you have some type of neck injury..say a ruptured disc at the location where this nerve originates,then you can have symptoms that mimic carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).True CTS is from prolonged pressure/inflammation on the median nerve at the carpal tunnel area in your wrist .Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and strength of median-innervated structures in the hand. Given that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is associated with low aerobic fitness (and increased BMI), it makes inherent sense to provide the patient with an aerobic fitness program.
I have had two carpal tunnel surgery procedures and they have not help me at all. Is this common?
== == Are you asking why 2 CTS surgeries didn't help? I'm assuming they were to the same hand? That's fairly uncommon, most studies show a 90-95% improvement in carpal tunnel symptoms after surgery. Although some studies have shown that work comp effects outcomes. There are other conditions that mimic CTS, so those things would have to be evaluated..ie.pinched nerve in neck can give you symptoms like CTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- It's quite possible that carpal tunnel may just be part of the picture or it could mimic other nerve compression syndromes higher up (such as a pinched nerve in the neck, or thoracic outlet syndrome). You may want to get a 2nd or 3rd diagnosis to see what's going on. Look into double crush syndrome.(http://rsi.websitehosting-services.co.uk/datapage.asp?ref=170) There may have been an upper extremity entrapment that got overlooked and those should be attended to first. Good luck!
What if you have degenerative disc disease in more than one part of you body?
Degenerative disc disease or DDD pertains only to the spine..so you wouldn't have it all over your body, but it is common to have it in more than one place in your spine. People will have it usually in the neck and lumbar regions. If in the neck and depending on what nerves are effected it can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. So it is important to obtain NCS/EMG studies and physical exam for an accurate diagnosis.
Why does holding a book such that arm is bent at elbow cause left arm to ache and feel numb?
Usually it's from having a nerve that runs through elbow (ulnar nerve) being pressed or crimped.Its called ulnar neuritis..AKA draftsman's elbow.You can get numbeness and pain along bottom of forearm into last 2 fingers.Reposition arm/elbow...if it is occurring all the time you may need surgery to reposition the nerve.It can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome
What the opposite of mimicing?
nonimitativeyou can also use the word:: ))MIMIC MIMIC MIMIC MIMIC MIMIC MIMIC
I have 3 numb fingers on my left hand what does this mean?
It could mean several things..of course the most obviuos is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) if you mean your first 3 fingers and not your little finger. This is the area that the median nerve controls and when compressed or pinch can give you CTS. Usually symptoms are worse at night..and can be an ache, numbnees and tingling. Other things can mimic CTS like a pinched nerve in your neck..which can give you the same pattern of symptoms in the hand and Ulnar neuritis usually effects the last 2 fingers of your hand and is caused by an inflamation or injury to the ulnar nerve which goes through your elbow into your hand.
What was the cause of diabetes?
Following are some causes of diabetes: a) Metabolic syndrome - a syndrome with 4 key features (diabetes , hypertension, obesity/overweight, and high cholesterol). b) Insulin resistance c) Hemochromatosis - iron overload causes pancreas damage that can mimic Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. d) Chronic pancreatitis - pancreas damage that can mimic diabetes. e) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - ovary cysts inhibit natural female hormones causing insulin resistance f) Carcinoid syndrome - glucose intolerance, protean manifestations, serotonin inhibits insulin production
How do you mimic on habbo?
:mimic(There Name)
Can chlamydia be mistaken for hepatitis?
Rarely, chlamydia can cause severe right upper quadrant pain that may mimic hepatitis. This is known as Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome, and is a form of PID.
Where to find the TM mimic?
There is no TM for mimic
What is a another word for mimic?
The abstract noun for mimic is mimicry.
In Pokemon HeartGold where do you get the TM mimic?
Mimic is not a TM. In HG/SS, there is also no Move Tutor that teaches Mimic.
