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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn more here.

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Carpal tunnel release

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers. A carpal tunnel release should improve your symptoms and prevent permanent nerve damage.

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Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of your body. Learn more about neuropathy.

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Peripheral nerve disorders

Peripheral nerves are the nerves that aren’t in the brain or spinal cord. Some disorders cause nerve damage that affects how your nerves function.

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Acromegaly

Acromegaly causes parts of the body to grow larger often affecting people in middle age. It can be effectively treated, especially if diagnosed early.

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Raynaud's phenomenon

Read about Raynaud's phenomenon, where parts of your body (often the fingers) change colour and feel numb and cool when you get cold or stressed.

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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.

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Limb numbness

Numbness in the limbs is common, especially if you've been sitting or sleeping awkwardly. If it continues over a long period, you should see a doctor.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.

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Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Nerve pain (neuralgia) can feel like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. Find out about the causes and treatments for nerve pain.

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