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Brachial Neuralgia

Brachial neuralgia, also known as brachial neuropathy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, is characterized by sudden and severe pain in the shoulder and upper arm due to inflammation or irritation of the brachial plexus. Common causes include trauma, infections, autoimmune conditions, nerve compression, and repetitive movements. Symptoms include sharp pain, numbness, weakness, and muscle spasms in the affected area.

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Brachial Neuralgia

Brachial neuralgia, also known as brachial neuropathy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, is characterized by sudden and severe pain in the shoulder and upper arm due to inflammation or irritation of the brachial plexus. Common causes include trauma, infections, autoimmune conditions, nerve compression, and repetitive movements. Symptoms include sharp pain, numbness, weakness, and muscle spasms in the affected area.

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Other names Brachial neuralgia is also known as brachial neuropathy, brachial amyotrophy, and Parsonage-Turner syndrome. @ Brachial neuralgia, also known as brachial neuritis or brachial plexus neuropathy, is a condition characterized by sudden and severe pain in the shoulder and upper arm region. It occurs due to inflammation or irritation of the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that originate from the spinal cord in the neck (cervical spine) and extend down through the shoulder and arm. The brachial plexus is responsible for sending signals from the spinal cord to control the muscles and provide sensation to the shoulder, arm, and hand. It is a complex network of nerves formed by the combination of nerve roots from the C5 to T1 vertebrae. The most common cause of brachial neuralgia is an injury or inflammation to the brachial plexus. The injury can be the result of various factors, including: ¢ Trauma: Direct impact, falls, or accidents that can damage the brachial plexus. Infection: Certain viral or bacterial infections can lead to inflammation of the nerves. Autoimmune conditions: In rare cases, the immune system may mistakenly attack the brachial plexus. Nerve compression: Conditions like cervical disc herniation or tumors can compress and irritate the nerves. Repetitive movements: Certain repetitive activities may lead to overuse injuries and inflammation of the brachial plexus. Symptoms of brachial neuralgia include: e Sudden, sharp, and severe pain in the shoulder, upper arm, or forearm. e Numbness or tingling sensations in the affected area. ¢ Weakness or difficulty moving the arm or hand. e Pain worsened by movement or certain positions. e Muscle spasms or cramps.

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