Compartment Syndrome Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSymptoms can vary depending on the type of condition. However, common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pain: <\/strong>The pain associated with it is typically a deep ache that worsens when the affected area is moved or stretched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Tingling or numbness: It can cause tingling or numbness in the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Weakness: It can cause weakness in the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pale or clammy skin: It can cause the skin in the affected area to become pale or clammy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Paralysis: In severe cases, the syndrome can cause paralysis in the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compartment Syndrome Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe treatment typically involves a combination of rest, ice, and elevation. Surgery may also be necessary to relieve the pressure in the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Rest, Ice, and Elevation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The first line of treatment for the syndrome is typically rest, ice, and elevation, meaning a person should avoid any activity that causes pain or aggravates the condition. Ice should be applied to the affected area for 20 minutes, several times a day. Elevating the affected limb above heart level will help reduce swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Surgery may be necessary if conservative measures fail to relieve the pressure in the affected area. The type of surgery will depend on the location and severity of the condition. In most cases, a surgeon will make an incision in the affected area to release the pressure. This procedure is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning a person will not have to stay in the hospital overnight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Compartment syndrome is a condition that can occur when the compartmental pressure within the muscles and tissues of the body becomes too high. This increased pressure can cause pain, swelling, and damage to the nerves and blood vessels. If untreated, compartment syndrome can lead to severe complications, such as muscle death, nerve damage, and even […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9905,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,22],"tags":[111,25,26,33],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9900"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9900"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9900\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10137,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9900\/revisions\/10137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}