The correct answer is B: Compartment syndrome.
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Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that usually develops over a few hours after a serious injury to an arm or leg that causes pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels.
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This increased pressure can decrease blood flow, preventing nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells.
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Some symptoms of acute compartment syndrome include:
A new and persistent deep ache in an arm or leg
Pain that seems greater than expected for the severity of the injury
Numbness, pins-and-needles, or electricity-like pain in the limb
Swelling, tightness and bruising
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Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency that without treatment can lead to permanent muscle damage.
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