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3 Conditions That May Require Hand Surgery

Most hand injuries and ailments can be treated through pain medication, physical therapy, or other nonsurgical strategies. However, sometimes the symptoms get so severe that they require surgery.

Hand surgery is used to treat ailments and medical conditions that affect the functioning and mobility of the hand, wrist, forearm, and shoulder. Your doctor may recommend hand surgery if your condition is severe or recurrent, or if other treatments have already been exhausted.

Here are a few conditions that may require hand surgery in order for you to find relief.

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Joint Pain in Young Adults

When you think of joint pain, you don’t usually picture a young adult. For the most part, younger adults are more energetic, and musculoskeletal conditions of the joint such as arthritis aren’t commonly associated with them. However, today’s adults are less healthy than those of any previous generation, with an increasing prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, and other ailments caused by a bad diet and/or a sedentary lifestyle. With these poor health habits, joint pain is also on the rise for younger adults.

Arthritis is one of the most common joint ailments. It refers to a group of diseases that result in chronic joint pain and inflammation. Let’s take a look at how this condition impacts young adults.

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Why Do People Fear Surgery?

If the thought of getting surgery scares you, you’re not alone. Surgical procedures can be intimidating—and it’s not unusual for a person to feel nervous or scared about getting one.

For some people, this fear is more severe. People who have surgical anxiety have a heightened fear of surgery and exhibit physical symptoms such as nausea, chest pain, or palpitations at the thought of surgery. They may also have panic attacks and may delay or avoid getting surgical treatment even if their medical condition worsens without surgery.

Let’s take a closer look at why you might feel afraid of surgeries.

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What Are the Most Common ENT Conditions That People Suffer From?

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Ailments affecting the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) range from minor sniffles to full-blown ear infections. Obviously, treatments will vary depending upon the condition’s severity. In many cases your doctor can prescribe medications to address your condition, but for more complex ailments, you may need to see an ENT specialist.

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