Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Types,Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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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
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.
