Thoracic outlet syndrome
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Also known as: TOSContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Thoracic outlet syndrome?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Signs and symptoms vary according to the type of thoracic outlet syndrome.Pain in neck, shoulder or armNumbness or tingling in arms or fingersMuscle wasting in the fleshy base of thumbWeakening gripDislocation of handArm Pain with swellingLack of color (pallor) in fingers or entire armCold fingers, hand or armsWeak or no pulse in the affected armThrobbing lump near collarboneArm fatigue Pain in neck, shoulder or arm Numbness or tingling in arms or fingers Muscle wasting in the fleshy base of thumb Weakening grip Dislocation of hand Arm Pain with swelling Lack of color (pallor) in fingers or entire arm Cold fingers, hand or arms Weak or no pulse in the affected arm Throbbing lump near collarbone Arm fatigue The causes include: An extra rib which compresses surrounding blood vessels Poor posture Severe accident causing internal changes Overuse of arm and shoulder Obesity can also play a major role in increased pressure Pregnancy is sometimes also responsible for thoracic outlet syndrome as joints loosen during Pregnancy Maintain proper posture while sitting and standing Take breaks from work to stretch or move Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly Progressive nerve damage if untreated Surgical treatment procedures are rarely performed and the potential risks involved include pneumothorax, injury to the subclavian artery or vein, injury to the brachial plexus and long thoracic nerve, apical hematoma, intercostobrachial nerve injury, and injury to the thoracic duct
Pain in neck, shoulder or arm
Numbness or tingling in arms or fingers
Muscle wasting in the fleshy base of thumb
Weakening grip
Dislocation of hand
Arm Pain with swelling
Lack of color (pallor) in fingers or entire arm
Cold fingers, hand or arms
Weak or no pulse in the affected arm
Throbbing lump near collarbone
Arm fatigue
The causes include:
An extra rib which compresses surrounding blood vessels
Poor posture
Severe accident causing internal changes
Overuse of arm and shoulder
Obesity can also play a major role in increased pressure
Pregnancy is sometimes also responsible for thoracic outlet syndrome as joints loosen during Pregnancy
Maintain proper posture while sitting and standing
Take breaks from work to stretch or move
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Progressive nerve damage if untreated
Surgical treatment procedures are rarely performed and the potential risks involved include pneumothorax, injury to the subclavian artery or vein, injury to the brachial plexus and long thoracic nerve, apical hematoma, intercostobrachial nerve injury, and injury to the thoracic duct
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