Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Not Responding to Initial Treatments May Require Surgery
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped, but, now, my symptoms are noticeable throughout the day, as well. Does this mean surgery is inevitable, or are there other things I can do to help lessen the tingling and numbness it’s causing? ANSWER: […]
Busting the Myth About Knuckle Cracking
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: People keep telling me to stop cracking my knuckles. Does it cause arthritis? A: Knuckle cracking is a common behavior enjoyed by many. It can become a habit or a way to deal with nervous energy; some describe it as a way to “release tension.” For some, […]
What causes a finger to turn white?
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Over the past few months, one or two of my fingers will sometimes turn white and feel cool to the touch. The color comes back within a few minutes unless I am outside in colder weather. What might cause this? A: The most likely explanation is Raynaud’s […]
