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131. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Topic Overview
     
     What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a specific group of symptoms that can include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, thumb, hand, and occasionally in the arm.
     
132. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms
     
     The most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers or, less commonly, the palm. Symptoms most often occur in the parts of the hand supplied by the median nerve: the thumb, index finger, middle finge
     
133. Swelling - Preparing For Your Appointment
     
     A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Abdominal Pain Aged 12 and Older.
     
134. Swelling - Topic Overview
     
     Occasionally a problem elsewhere in the body can cause pain in the arm or elbow. These may include: A neck problem,such as a pinched nerve in the neck. A shoulder problem,such as arthritis in the shoulder. A wrist problem,such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A heart problem,such as angina pectoris. A tumor or bone cyst near the elbow or in the arm. ...
     
135. Swelling - Home Treatment
     
     Most of the time, abdominal pain improves with home treatment and does not require a visit to a health professional.
     
136. Swelling - Where to Go for Help
     
     If you have tried the home treatment suggestions but your pain and discomfort have lasted for several days (for example, 7 continuous days), call your doctor. Health professionals who can diagnose and treat work - related injuries include:Family medicine physicians.General practitioners.Neurologists.Nurse practitioners.Occupational medicine specialists.Occupational therapists.Orthopedic ...
     
137. Preventing Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems - Health Tools
     
     Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery?Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
     
138. Preventing Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems - Topic Overview
     
     Activities that may increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome include: Repetitive motions. Continuous use of the hands and fingers,as when knitting or doing needlepoint with the wrist bent (flexed) Frequent bending or twisting of the wrist,as when using a screwdriver Repeated squeezing or gripping with the hand,as when using a spray bottle Moving the fingers while the wrist is bent inward ...
     
139. Swelling - Topic Overview
     
     What is olecranon bursitis?Bursitis is an inflammation of small sacs of fluid (bursae) that help joints move smoothly. Olecranon bursitis, which affects the olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow, is sometimes called Popeye elbow. This is because the bump that develops at the back of the elbow looks like the cartoon character Popeye's elbow.What causes olecranon bursitis?There are three general
     
140. Swelling - Topic Overview
     
     A walking cast is a nonsurgical treatment for plantar fasciitis. Simpler treatments—such as rest, ice, heel cups, or cushions—are usually tried before a walking cast.Having your foot in a cast for several weeks causes some weakening of the foot, ankle, and calf muscles and some loss of flexibility. After the cast is removed, you will need some rehabilitation to restore strength and range of motion. But a cast forces you to rest your foot. This rest may be very helpful for relieving plantar fasciitis.Casting is somewhat more expensive and inconvenient than other nonsurgical treatments. But if less expensive treatments are not helpful, you often will have many more doctor visits. These visits add to the overall cost.A removable cast (CAM walker) can also be effective. But you must wear it 22 to 23 hours a day.