Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition in which one of the major nerves that controls the functioning of the hand and fingers – the median nerve – becomes compressed inside a “tunnel” in the wrist. This can cause various symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, or a “funny feeling” in the fingers, hand, or […]
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Symptoms of CTS tend to appear gradually. They include: Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the thumb and fingers, particularly the index and middle fingers, which are affected by the median nerve Pain in the hands or wrists Loss of dexterity or gripping strength Difficulty performing routine tasks with the hands such as holding a
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We don’t always know what causes carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, in most cases no obvious cause can be found. However, any condition that lessens the amount of space in the carpal tunnel or narrows the tunnel can potentially result in compression of the median nerve within the tunnel. Such conditions usually result in swelling
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CTS can be triggered by long hours of poor posture (slouching, jutting the chin forward) and work that encourages the wrists to be bent up, in, or out. Activities that foster these conditions include: Using vibrating tools Cutting Crocheting, knitting, sewing Using hand tools, particularly those used for turning or twisting (screwdrivers, wrenches) Bicycling, house
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A doctor will take a careful medical history, asking about: The symptoms and what brings them on How long you’ve had them What makes them worse or better Your general medical background The doctor will examine your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck to check for nerve compression or other problems, and may perform a
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast reduction. Areola: disk of darker tissue surrounding the nipple on the breast. Biopsy: removing tissue from a part of the body to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Cellulitis: an infection of the tissues under the skin. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as the result of a surgical
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast reduction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Phone: 1-888-4-PLASTIC www.plasticsurgery.org The ASPS maintains a web site for both consumers and plastic surgeons. Information can be found there about plastic surgery in general and about specific procedures. A surgeon referral service is also available. American
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Bronchoscopy (pronounced “brahn KAH skoh pee”) is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to see inside a person’s airways. The airways are called the bronchial tubes or bronchi. In this procedure, the doctor inserts a small tube called a bronchoscope through the nose or mouth. The tip of this tube is lighted, so the
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A doctor will suggest a bronchoscopy if he or she needs to see inside your airways or remove something from them. Knowing the condition of your airways helps the doctor prescribe the right treatment, so you can start breathing better. This procedure is often used to help diagnose diseases like asthma, lung cancer, bronchitis, and
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Before the bronchoscopy (usually a day or two before), the doctor will usually test your blood and urine. You may also need to have a chest x-ray or CT scan. A CT scan is a painless, sophisticated x-ray procedure that uses a computer to provide images of soft tissue, bone, and blood vessels. Tell your
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Most people are awake during this procedure. You will have medicine to help you relax and to numb your throat. The bronchoscopy itself usually takes about 20 minutes. This is what usually happens during bronchoscopy: First, you’ll take medicine to help you relax. A nurse will start an IV (intravenous) needle in your arm. The
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Bronchoscopy does not usually cause any complications. For the first day or so, you might have these symptoms: Mild fever (less than 101 degrees F, 38.3 degrees C) Hoarseness Coughing up small amounts of blood (less than a tablespoon) You can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil) for these symptoms. Avoid
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