Carpal tunnel syndrome can range from a minor inconvenience to a disabling condition, depending on its cause and persistence, and the patient's individual characteristics. Many cases of CTS are mild, and when symptoms don't last long, they often get better on their own. Once a woman with pregnancy-associated CTS gives birth, for instance, the swelling in her wrists and other symptoms almost always subside. Proper treatment of the medical conditions that cause CTS can often help reduce...
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PrognosisThe physical severity of chronic fatigue syndrome varies. Most commonly, patients with CFS report that they have trouble fulfilling both... Read more »
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PrognosisFibromyalgia can be mild or disabling, and the emotional toll can be substantial. People with fibromyalgia experience greater psychological... Read more »
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PrognosisHeart attacks may be rapidly fatal, evolve into a chronic disabling condition, or lead to full recovery. The long-term prognosis for both... Read more »
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PrognosisIn general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the... Read more »
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PrognosisBetween 5 and 10 million people get pneumonia in the United States each year, and more than 1 million people are hospitalized due to the... Read more »