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Definition of medical terminology for Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Blood Vessels.
If you have thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), the nerves or blood vessels just below your neck are compressed, or squeezed.
Definition of medical terminology for Muscles.
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Definition of medical terminology for Numbness.
Definition of medical terminology for Hand Deformities.
A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart.
Definition of medical terminology for Injury.
Definition of medical terminology for Scar.
Definition of medical terminology for Injury.
Definition of medical terminology for Relaxation.
Definition of medical terminology for Surgery.
It can be between the muscles of your neck and shoulder or between the first rib and collarbone. You may feel burning, tingling and numbness along your arm, hand, and fingers. If a nerve is compressed, you may also feel weakness in your hand . If a vein is compressed, your hand might be sensitive to cold, or turn pale or bluish. Your arm might swell and tire easily.
TOS can be a repetitive stress injury. An extra rib, scar tissue, traumatic injury or inherited defects can also cause TOS. Treatment depends on what caused your TOS. Medicines, physical therapy and relaxation might help. Surgery may also be an option. Most people recover.
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