Question 1

what is parsonage-turner syndrome?

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I looked it up: This syndrome can begin with severe shoulder or arm pain followed by weakness and numbness[Those who suffer from Parsonage–Turner experience acute, sudden-onset pain radiating from the shoulder to the upper arm. Affected muscles become weak and atrophied..  This is from Wikipedia - I had never heard of it

Question 2

what is the technical definition of parsonage turner syndrome?

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Nerve pain syndrome: This is an uncommon nerve pain/dysfunction syndrome that usually begins with shoulder pain on one side and neurologic changes of reflexes and weakness involving the involved muscles of the arm. It's causes include viral infections and vaccinations.Treatment helps and fulkl recovery within 3 yrs occurs in ~90%. Seewww.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pcm/articles/pmc2926354.

Question 3

hi doctors, can you tell me what is parsonage turner syndrome?

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Nerve pain syndrome: This is an uncommon nerve pain/dysfunction syndrome that usually begins with shoulder pain on one side and neurologic changes of reflexes and weakness involving the involved muscles of the arm. It's causes include viral infections and vaccinations.Treatment helps and fulkl recovery within 3 yrs occurs in ~90%. Seewww.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pcm/articles/pmc2926354.

Question 4

hi dr i have recently been diagnosed with parsonage turner syndrome. i had a full blood work up done. the only numbers out of the scope of normal are ?

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Odd process: Often the lab values will be normal or reflect only nonspecific inflammation. The process involves a segmental nerve irritation in one shoulder, leading to pain, weakness &amp; some loss of muscle mass. It is thought due to an autoimmune response targeting that nerve group. Symptoms vary as does duration &amp; recovery. Treatment is supportive. Most will recover 70-90% of any impairment.

Question 5

what are some treatments for brecheal plexitis (parsonage-turner syndrome)?

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Brachial Neuritis: Treatment of brachial neuritis involves oral steriods, pain medications and Physical therapy to help restore the function of the arm .

Question 6

could alcohol increase nerve pain associated with parsonage turner syndrome in left shoulder/blade and upper left arm?

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Not necessarily: The radiculitis (nerve irritation) that causes this pattern of pain is not directly influenced by social drinking. It would not dull the pain, but would not aggravate it either.

Question 7

can males get turner's syndrome?

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No: Turner syndrome is caused by an abnormal karyotype that contains only a single x chromosome and no y chromosome.  It thus seen only in females.

Question 8

what is done for turner's syndrome?

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Depends on age: If recognized in the newborn period, a ts patient is evaluated for any of the problems that can be hard to detect but cause real problems later like kidney or heart problems. As the enter school they may require some learning assistance.Before the age when puberty generally starts, they may need growth hormone & or female hormones to grow & develop .As adults, they need life skills help & counseli.

Question 9

do you know what turner's syndrome is?

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Chromosome loss: The turner syndrome (xo) is a chromosome deficiency where there is a loss of one of the sex chromosomes. The presence of one female chromosome will dictate the sex of the offspring to be female, but without the second x there are a variety of changes to internal organs, intellectual development and growth that will show up as the kid grows.

Question 10

what culture or race is associated with turner's syndrome?

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Equal opportunity Dx: Turner syndrome( xo sex chromasomes) has been reported across all races, cultures and socio-economic groups.After conception, many are lost early in pregnancy. The DX may be suspected prenatally thru screening or evident by physical features seen at birth. Many go unrecognized until adolescence when short stature & lack of development is evident.With rx they can live  quite well.

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