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Nerve Problems

anatomical image showing a trapped neck nerve (cervical radiculopathy)

Cervical Radiculopathy

A trapped nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) is a common cause of neck and radiating arm pain, and can also cause symptoms of tingling, numbness and arm/hand weakness.

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Severe pain that seems out of proportion to an injury, with swelling and changes in skin colour or temperature, may be complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This article explains what is known about it and how it is managed.

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an anatomical image showing meralgia paraesthetica of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Burning, tingling or numbness over the outer thigh can be a sign of meralgia paraesthetica, where a small nerve becomes irritated or compressed. Find out why it happens and what can help settle it down.

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an anatomical image showing a mortons neuroma

Mortons Neuroma

A burning pain or tingling in the ball of the foot, sometimes like standing on a pebble, is typical of Morton’s neuroma. Learn what’s going on and what you can do to settle it yourself.

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an anatomical image showing the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome, within the ulnar nerve territory

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve becomes compressed in the medial elbow causing symptoms of pain, tingling and numbness in the little and ring fingers.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness, tingling or pain in the thumb, index and middle fingers, often worse at night, is the classic picture of carpal tunnel syndrome. This article explains why it happens and what the evidence says about treatment, from splints to surgery.

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