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De Quervain's syndrome is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. The tendons do not have enough space to move smoothly, which causes pain when gripping, twisting or lifting. The pain often worsens with rotational movements or when lifting a baby.

The various joints of the hand and wrist are responsible for fine motor skills and grasping and manipulating objects. An injury to the hand or wrist can result from overuse or an accident.

Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood around the body. This can lead to fluid build-up and lack of oxygen in organs and muscles.

A neck hernia, or cervical disc hernia, is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the neck. This can cause nerves to become pinched.

A low back hernia or lumbar disc hernia is a bulging of an intervertebral disc at the level of the low back. This can pinch nerves.

Diabetes is a disease in which your body has trouble regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood properly. This is because your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin, or because your body does not respond well to insulin. As a result, sugars accumulate in the blood.