Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn more here.
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Carpal tunnel release
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers. A carpal tunnel release should improve your symptoms and prevent permanent nerve damage.
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Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of the body. Learn more about neuropathy.
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Peripheral nerve disorders
Peripheral nerves are the nerves that aren’t in the brain or spinal cord. Some disorders cause nerve damage that affects how your nerves function.
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly causes parts of the body to grow larger and mostly affects people in middle age. It can be effectively treated, especially if diagnosed early.
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Arthroscopy
An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.
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Raynaud's phenomenon
Read about Raynaud's phenomenon, where parts of your body (often the fingers) change colour and feel numb and cool when you get cold or stressed.
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Nerve pain (neuralgia)
Nerve pain can feel like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. You can be treated with pain relief medicines, exercise and alternative therapies. Learn how to identify symptoms and manage nerve pain.
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Limb numbness
Numbness in the limbs is common, especially if you've been sitting or sleeping awkwardly. If it continues over a long period, you should see a doctor.
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