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- Erythromelalgia Burning Feet Syndrome Gopalan Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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- Copyright (C) 1987, 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 370:
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible the main title of the article (Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome) is
- not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYMS listing to find the
- alternate names, disorder subdivisions, and related disorders covered by this
- article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Neuralgia
-
- Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Erythromelalgia
- Burning Feet Syndrome, also known as Gopalan Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome involves pressure on nerves to the foot causing
- pain. Persons with this disorder may notice a painful burning or tingling
- sensation in and around the ankles, sometimes extending to the toes. The
- disorder usually affects people who stand on their feet for long periods of
- time.
-
- Symptoms
-
- The initial symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome are swelling of the feet,
- painful burning, tingling or numb sensations in the lower legs. Symptoms can
- become more intense and extend to leg muscles after standing for long periods
- during the day. These symptoms usually diminish with successful treatment.
-
- Causes
-
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by a number of different conditions
- which can compress the tibial nerve at the ankle. Benign tumors (usually
- composed of fat cells), bone spurs, cysts, and inflammation of the tendon
- sheath may use Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
-
- Affected Population
-
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome can begin at any age but is usually related to
- activities which involve long periods of standing. This disorder seems to
- affect males and females in equal numbers.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Erythromelalgia is a syndrome of sudden intensive dilation of blood vessels
- (paroxysmal vasodilation). This causes intense burning pain, increased skin
- temperature, and redness of the feet and, less often, the hands. (For more
- information on this disorder, choose "Erythromelalgia" as your search term
- in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Burning Feet Syndrome, also known as Gopalan Syndrome, is thought to be
- caused by a possible deficiency of a B Vitamin or pantothenic acid. Severe
- burning, aching and cramp-like pains in the soles of the feet (and possibly
- palms of the hands) can occur. Often, a sensation like pins and needles
- appears.
-
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome results from compression of the median nerve in
- the wrist (between the tendons of forearm muscles and the carpal ligament in
- the hand). This compression produces abnormal sensations in the hand plus
- pain in the wrist, the palm, or in the forearm. Commonly, patients feel that
- their hand "falls asleep" often. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is relatively
- common. It may occur in one or both hands and it is seen more often in
- women. It often occurs in patients with acromegaly, myxedema, rheumatoid
- arthritis and also in people with occupations that require repeated forceful
- wrist flexion (e.g. carpenters). (For more information, choose "Neuropathy,
- Peripheral" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- When the nerve of the foot is not under continuous pressure, drugs (usually
- in ointment form) may be useful to treat local inflammations and ease muscle
- pain in Tarpal Tunnel Syndrome. Immobilizing the foot or inserting a device
- in the shoe to reduce tension on the nerve may improve symptoms. Surgery
- should be reserved for cases that do not respond to more conservative
- treatment. This disorder can usually be treated by Orthopedic Surgeons or
- Podiatrists.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through March
- 1987. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
- Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- References
-
- TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME: E.L. Radin; Clin Orthop (Dec. 1983, issue 181). Pp.
- 167-170.
-
- TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE:
- G.M. O'Malley, et. al.; Orthopedics (June 1985, issue 8(6)). Pp. 758-760.
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