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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Types,Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Major symptoms which are indicative of this condition are:

Muscle wasting
Numbness
Pain in neck, shoulder or hand
Weakening of grip
Discoloration of the hand
Arm pain and swelling
A blood clot in veins
Weak or no pulse in the affected arm
Cold fingers
Arm fatigue
Lump near the collarbone

What are the Risk Factors of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Factors that make an individual susceptible to the development of this condition are:

Gender: Females are more susceptible to the development of this condition.
Age: It is more common in adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
Heavy lifting or usage of the upper extremities or weight lifting.
Obesity

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What are the complications of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Patients not receiving a timely treatment of this condition may face certain complications such as:

Permanent swelling and pain in the arm
Ischemic ulcers of the fingers
Development of gangrene
Blood clot
Pulmonary embolism

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References

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353988 Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17553-thoracic-outlet-syndrome-tos Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Healthline. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/thoracic-outlet-syndrome Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome Accessed on June 14th, 2020.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Types,Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

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