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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome include:

  • shoulder pain that increases in certain positions
  • arm pain
  • hand pain, especially in the ring finger and little finger
  • weakness, numbness, or coldness in the arm
  • vein distention in the hands
  • decreased movement of the shoulder and arm
  • limpness in the arm and shoulder
  • tingling of arms, hands, shoulders, or neck
  • swelling of fingers and hands
  • dizziness
  • funny feeling in face
  • headaches
  • Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition causing pain, tingling, and color change in the fingers and toes when exposed to cold
  • damage and death to the tissues
  • low blood pressure
  • absence or decrease of a pulse in the arm

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