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Is carpal tunnel a result from agent orange?
Not likely as carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by highly repetitive motion.
Which hand is more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome?
Many individuals develop carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. For some the condition is worse in the dominant hand.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome lead to osteoarthritis?
No However carpel tunnel syndrome is more likely for those that suffer from an inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Who is most likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome?
Typists and pianists are very likely, but many other occupations that use hands are also susceptible.
What structure is a narrow passageway about as big around as ones thumb and located on the palm side of the wrist?
The structure described is likely the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by the carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament. It houses the median nerve and the tendons that control finger movement. Pressure on this structure can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.
How can you relieve carpel tunnel?
There are several treatments available for the carpal tunnel syndrome. Some possible options are evaluating any other medical problems that might contribute to the carpal tunnel syndrome, wearing a wrist splint or avoiding activities that may be causing symptoms.
How are computers harm on children?
Computers can either harm children in a physical way or in a mental way. In a physical manner, using a laptop on your lap can release radiation into your body. Also, laptops can get extremely hot and can burn you if used without a buffer between you and the computer. Using a computer keyboard can also give you Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. "Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers." In a mental way, overuse of a computer, just like watching too much tv, can make kids extremely lazy. This also can make them less intelligent, although this is less likely because much of the time, using a computer can teach you things that you otherwise wouldn't have access to.
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Hi, There are no exercises which cause carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is caused by an inflammation in the carpal tunnel ( which is made up of the carpal bones in the hand and the flexor retinaculum (a ligament) ). The inflammation can be caused by a number of things, eg. artheritis of the carpal bones, tendonitis or any condition that causes oedema for example, pregnancy. Some of these things will go away on there own, but some may require medical intervention. There are exercises which will induce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is anything that puts pressure on the carpal tunnel for example when you have your hands bent downwards towards your wrists. But this is not the pathological cause of the syndrome Hope this helps Hi, There are no exercises which cause carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is caused by an inflammation in the carpal tunnel ( which is made up of the carpal bones in the hand and the flexor retinaculum (a ligament) ). The inflammation can be caused by a number of things, eg. artheritis of the carpal bones, tendonitis or any condition that causes oedema for example, pregnancy. Some of these things will go away on there own, but some may require medical intervention. There are exercises which will induce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is anything that puts pressure on the carpal tunnel for example when you have your hands bent downwards towards your wrists. But this is not the pathological cause of the syndrome Hope this helps
Can carpal tunnel be caused by head injury?
Not exactly.There is a long nerve(median nerve) that exits out of your neck bones(vertebrae),travels through your shoulder,upper and lower arm,through your wrist area (called the carpal tunnel) and branches out into your thumb,and first 3 fingers.If you have some type of neck injury..say a ruptured disc at the location where this nerve originates,then you can have symptoms that mimic carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).True CTS is from prolonged pressure/inflammation on the median nerve at the carpal tunnel area in your wrist .Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and strength of median-innervated structures in the hand. Given that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is associated with low aerobic fitness (and increased BMI), it makes inherent sense to provide the patient with an aerobic fitness program.
What type of repetitive hand movements are more likely to cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Motions that require the hands to repeat the same movements over and over again, especially with strong, forceful hand movements or ones that involve vibrating tools.
Can Carpel tunnel syndrome affect pregnant women?
Women that are pregnant are more likely to show signs of Rheumatoid arthritis's This condition can lead toinflammation Inflammation in the area of the ligaments covering the median nerve in the upper hand (carpal tunnel) can lead to CTS.
Does drinking alcohol effect carpal tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive actions, such as typing, or playing a musical instrument. Drinking will not cause Carpel Tunnel as long as you switch hands every 2.7 minutes.. :) Sorry. Couldn't resist a little levity. I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome many years ago. The Orthopedic Surgeon said that in my case it was most likely caused by the repetitive motions required when playing musical instruments. I had heard that gout could be aggravated by alcohol intake and so I asked him if that was true about CTS. His answer was, "There is no evidence of that that I am aware of." Still, I switch hands every 2.7 minutes, just to be on the safe side. BTW, the surgery was almost painless.
