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How To Treat Pain In Rib?
good morning sir. my age 30 years i have cervical rib. on my left side .i get pain when ever i do over work with left hand.so now a days .i am not doing more work with my left hand can i live life long without surgery.without complications.can i drive car.bike?. can i do yoga? thank you sir
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Cervial rib causes thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)- Vascular or Neurogenic
neurogenic symptoms painless wasting of the muscles of the hand(weakness) or Numbness or tingling of upper limb. Symptoms are often vague and general and may affect the whole arm. There may also be a painful neck and headache.
if severe symptoms surgery is the best option. drugs give temporary relief
neurogenic symptoms painless wasting of the muscles of the hand(weakness) or Numbness or tingling of upper limb. Symptoms are often vague and general and may affect the whole arm. There may also be a painful neck and headache.
if severe symptoms surgery is the best option. drugs give temporary relief
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