Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by numbness,\ntingling and weakness in the hand caused by pressure exerted on a major nerve\nand tendons in the wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of\nthe wrist through which passes the median nerve and these tendons. It usually starts, gradually, with numbness\nin the thumb, index and middle fingers that, at first, may appear to come and\ngo and ten as it progressively worsens, remains constant. It generally affects women more frequently\nthan men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compression of the median nerve can be caused by a few\ndifferent factors. Some people have\nnaturally occurring smaller carpal tunnels which can lead to increased likelihood\nof damage. Any damage to treat area of\nthe wrist can cause a problem. A\nprevious wrist fracture or anything that may cause swelling in that area can\nlead to the problem developing. In\naddition, there are certain health related issues such as diabetes,\nhypothyroidism and arthritis which can be associated with this condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temporary relief from the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome\ncan be addressed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome really depends on what\nthe cause is and how severe it has become. \nIf symptoms appear, never wait too long before seeking treatment options\nas this can lead to permanent damage. \nSome simple remedies include stopping any activity that may be\ncompressing the nerve, putting ice on the wrist for 10-15 minutes once or twice\nan hour, taking anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling, and wearing a\nnight splint to take the pressure off of the nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some cases can be helped with injections of corticosteroids. When the condition is really severe, surgical intervention may be required. If you are experiencing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and would like to be treated by an at , please call to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
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