Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Types,Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Major symptoms which are indicative of this condition are:

• Muscle wasting
• Numbness
• Pain in neck, shoulder or hand
• Weakening of grip
• Discoloration of the hand
• Arm pain and swelling
• A blood clot in veins
• Weak or no pulse in the affected arm
• Cold fingers
• Arm fatigue
• Lump near the collarbone

What are the Risk Factors of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Factors that make an individual susceptible to the development of this condition are:

• Gender: Females are more susceptible to the development of this condition.
• Age: It is more common in adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
• Heavy lifting or usage of the upper extremities or weight lifting.
• Obesity

What are the complications of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Patients not receiving a timely treatment of this condition may face certain complications such as:

• Permanent swelling and pain in the arm
• Ischemic ulcers of the fingers
• Development of gangrene
• Blood clot
• Pulmonary embolism

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References: 

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353988 Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17553-thoracic-outlet-syndrome-tos Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Healthline. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/thoracic-outlet-syndrome Accessed on June 14th, 2020.
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome Accessed on June 14th, 2020.

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