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Medical Conditions - Nerve Compression

When a nerve is squeezed or compacted, it causes pain, numbness, and muscle weakness at the site of the nerve. The common syndromes seen due to nerve compression are carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and suprascapular nerve compression syndrome. Medical conditions that can cause nerve compressions are diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, tumors, etc.

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What causes leg and hip pain at age 50?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and I will try my best to solve it.

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What are the options for Pott’s spine treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has Pott's spine, which is a tuberculosis of the spine, and the treatment duration for this is 18 months.

Will a pinched nerve in the neck affect the wrist?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a phenomenon of double crush syndrome where two smaller compressions add to the significant issues and symptoms.

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Dr. Atul Prakash

Why is my tongue numb and scalloped for past one week?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. This can be because of the transient nerve compression.

How to manage unilateral paralysis of the diaphragm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis ismost commonly seen on the left side. The diaphragm is the most important muscle of ventilation.

I have neck pain with nerve compression. How to manage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are related to cervical spondylosis. It causes nerve compression, resulting in numbness and discomfort in the hands, arms, and shoulders.

Is surgery necessary for my L5/S1 disc bulge symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

My left arm is paining and turned purple after a dance practice. Why?

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What does abutment of the nerve root mean?

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As an army man, should I get surgery for PIVD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MRI films that you have sent show only the L5-S1 level, and I will pass that as normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Dr. Atul Prakash

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