For example, if monocytes are elevated because of an inflammation caused by a viral infection, the patient would be given medication to kill the virus and bring down the inflammation. Typically, when a monocyte count is requested, the lab will also run other tests on the blood to generate a complete picture. The normal values can vary widely, making it important for patients to discuss the results of blood tests with doctors, rather than trying to puzzle them out on their own.
There are four stages to a grip, which begins by using your intrinsic hand muscles and extensor muscles to open your fingers. While the second stage requires that your fingers and thumb close in and mold to the ball's shape, the third stage involves the application of force to squeeze the ball. The final stage is to release the ball, which uses the same muscles used to open your hand.
Excessive wear of the thumb joint over time can lead to a break down of the joint cartilage causing inflammation and potential osteoarthritis of this joint. Excessive activity can also lead to inflammation of the tendons surrounding the thumb joint. Rheumatoid arthritis can also be a cause of thumb pain. If the tendons around the thumb become inflamed, tendonitis may occur leading to pain around the thumb joint. Another potential source of thumb joint pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms associated with CTS includes thumb pain, numbness, or tingling.