Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition in which one of the major nerves that controls the functioning of the hand and fingers – the median nerve – becomes compressed inside a “tunnel” in the wrist. This can cause various symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, or a “funny feeling” in the fingers, hand, or […]
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to bronchoscopy. biopsy: A procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from part of the body for examination under a microscope. “Biopsy” can also mean the tissue sample itself. bronchial tubes, bronchi: The tubes that carry air from the throat (trachea) into the lungs. The larger bronchial tubes branch
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Symptoms of CTS tend to appear gradually. They include: Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the thumb and fingers, particularly the index and middle fingers, which are affected by the median nerve Pain in the hands or wrists Loss of dexterity or gripping strength Difficulty performing routine tasks with the hands such as holding a
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on bronchoscopy. American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org 1-800-LUNG-USA A good site for easy-to-understand information about many different lung diseases. It doesn’t have any information on bronchoscopy itself, though. After getting a diagnosis, come here to find out more about treatment and prevention. The Virtual Hospital, a
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We don’t always know what causes carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, in most cases no obvious cause can be found. However, any condition that lessens the amount of space in the carpal tunnel or narrows the tunnel can potentially result in compression of the median nerve within the tunnel. Such conditions usually result in swelling
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Cardiac bypass surgery is an operation to restore the flow of blood through the arteries that supply blood to the heart, when a blockage or partial blockage occurs in these arteries. The arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients are known as the coronary arteries. The word “coronary” means a crown, and
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CTS can be triggered by long hours of poor posture (slouching, jutting the chin forward) and work that encourages the wrists to be bent up, in, or out. Activities that foster these conditions include: Using vibrating tools Cutting Crocheting, knitting, sewing Using hand tools, particularly those used for turning or twisting (screwdrivers, wrenches) Bicycling, house
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There are two main coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart, the left coronary artery and the right coronary artery. The left main coronary artery, which splits into two further branches known as the left anterior descending artery and the left circumflex artery, supplies most of the heart with blood; thus if it is diseased, can cause major
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A doctor will take a careful medical history, asking about: The symptoms and what brings them on How long you’ve had them What makes them worse or better Your general medical background The doctor will examine your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck to check for nerve compression or other problems, and may perform a
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After bypass surgery, the blood supply to the area of the heart that was previously restricted due to narrowing of the artery supplying that area, is restored. The blocked artery has now been bypassed. Bypass surgery may improve quality of life and increase the life span. In some cases, it may do both. In other
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Except in emergencies, patients and their doctors have time to prepare for bypass surgery. In addition to the various tests, you will have time to meet the surgical team and ask them questions about the procedure. If you wish, you will also be able to plan donations of your own blood, or have family members
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Just before the surgery, you will be given a mild sedative. If you are a man, your chest will be shaved. If blood vessels are to be taken from your legs, they will be shaved too. You will then be moved to the operating room. The operating room can be intimidating and feel cold at first,
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