injuries and poisoning
Compartment Syndrome
Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome
The first symptom of compartment syndrome may be increasing pain. The pain is typically worse than expected for the injury. Moving the fingers or toes in ways that stretch the affected muscles is painful. Pain relievers have little effect. As the disorder worsens, people have abnormal sensations in the injured limb and may be unable to move the foot or hand of the injured limb. The limb may feel numb and be obviously swollen, and the skin may look pale and feel cool and tight. The risk of infections is increased. 