Question 1

when a man has compression neuropathies, what does it mean?

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Pressure: Usually a compression neuropathy means that something is pushing on a nerve.  Sciatica is common - frequently a disc in the spine puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Question 2

what are the most common symptoms of compression neuropathies?

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Numbness and tinglin: The term compression neuropathy refers to conditions in which the peripheral nerves (the nerves that are out in the limbs, arms and legs) are compressed or squeezed along their anatomic pathways.  The most common compressive neuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome in which the median nerve  compressed at the wrist causing numbness and tingling in the fingers.

Question 3

are there things i can do for compression neuropathies at home?

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Yes depend: Yes to certain degree if you  could avoid the factors which cause the problems (carpel tunnel) that will help reduce the symptoms, and help heal the problem.Good luck thanks.

Question 4

how will compression neuropathies affect other parts of my health?

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Let us try to help: Compression neuropathy, is a medical condition caused by direct pressure on a single nerve. It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, carpel tunnel ). Its symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness which in turn effect weak strength of the muscles. Good luck, thank you.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: compression neuropathies?

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Nerve entrapment: The term compression neuropathy refers to the development of signs or symptoms related to mechanical compression of a peripheral nerve.   A common example is carpal tunnel syndrome, in which the median nerve can become compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel potentially causing pain, numbness and atrophy in the hand and fingers.  There are many more examples throughout the body.

Question 6

my sister has compression neuropathies. should i be worried about it?

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Yes: This may depend on the cause and the extent of the compression. Those kind is issues can be very serious if in the neck than in the back. You should be worried and so should your sister. She should see her doctor asap.

Question 7

do you know of any new treatment for compression neuropathies?

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Yes: I have recently developed some new minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of nerve compression. There is also several key supplements that have demonstrated improvement in symptoms and significantly improve symptoms from neuropathy including, methylcoblamin, acetyl l carnitine, Alpha lipoic acid, benfotiamine, acetyl l carnitine.

http://fitzhand.com/leading-edge-care/endoview/.

Question 8

how does the doctor know if the diagnosis is compression neuropathies?

Accepted Answer

Testing: To diagnose nerve root entrapment/compression, the doctor may utilize EMG and/or nerve conduction velocity tests (after clinical examination) to determine where the compression is located.  Sometimes radiographic studies, such as MRI or ct, may be used as well.

Question 9

my pediatrician says my child may have compression neuropathies, but i don't understand. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pressure: Compression is the same thing as pressure. The medical term refers to problems with nerves (numbness, tingling, weakness, pain) caused by something pushing on those nerves. The something can be bone, ligament, muscle or other soft tissue.

Question 10

my toe vein on my left foot hurting so bad. is it possible to have compression neuropathies in your lower extremeties?

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Yes: But your description is not of a neuropathy. I would be concerned of a inflammed varicose vein or clot.

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