1 The plague is one of the oldest identifiable diseases known to man. 2  Plague is spread from one rodent to another by fleas, and to humans either by the bite of infected fleas or when handling infected hosts.  Recent outbreaks have shown that plague may reappear in areas that have long been free of the disease.
One of the most common examples of a single compressed nerve is the feeling of having a foot or hand fall asleep.. Pinched nerves can sometimes lead to other conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome,... 1  Conditions or illnesses that can cause or contribute to arm pain or swelling in the joints and soft tissues in the arm, or to reduced blood flow to the hands.
Some other causes and risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome include: Sex â women are more prone to developing carpal tunnel syndrome; Other medical conditions â obesity, menopause and kidney failure may increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome; Illnesses which can lead to nerve damage such as diabetes