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.
As the condition progresses, it can become very painful and even dangerous. Carpal Tunnel, contrary to its moniker, is generally a collection of symptoms brought on by overuse and sometimes poor ergonomics at a work station. Many computer users, for instance, get carpal tunnel syndrome from intense hand and wrist activity over a period of years.