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Carpal tunnel is the name of the anatomy of your wrist. If you are talking about the actual syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, it is caused by compression of the median nerve that runs through the "carpal tunnel" in your wrist. Arthritis is a general term that has to do with inflammation of a joint. This is where the joint surface becomes rough and therefore can cause pain as the 2 joint surfaces can no longer glide over each other.
If someone has arthritis of the wrist bones, this may put them at risk for getting carpal tunnel syndrome because the nerve may have less space in the 'tunnel' and get crowded causing the compression of the median nerve. It is particularly prevalent in the case of rheumatoid arthritis as this is an inflammatory disease and the inflammation put extra pressure on the nerves passing through the carpel tunnel.
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Why would one see a neurologist?
A neurologist diagnoses illness such as MS, headaches, numbness, tingling, strokes, carpal tunnel, etc.
What could cause pain in my left hand in the last 3 fingers first numbness then pain at night?
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by compression of the median nerve that runs through the wrist. Carpal tunnel symptoms are usually worse at night have numbness and tingling of the first 3 fingers. If you are having symptoms of the last 3 fingers then you may have a problem at your neck level with a disc causing a pinched nerve..usually around the C7 or C8 area (7th or 8th vertbrae). You need to be evaluated by a neurologist or orthopedist
Why did ergonomics get started?
carpal tunnel & arthritis
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.
Can arthritis cause carpal tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a repetitive stress injury (which is to say, stress builds up when you do the same kind of motion over and over) and it has nothing to do with arthritis which is a degenerative illness (the body is wearing out with age).
What other conditions predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pregnancy, obesity, arthritis, certain thyroid conditions, diabetes, and certain pituitary abnormalities all predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome.
What is the difference between Thoracic outlet syndrome and Carpal tunnel syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome is due to a compression of nerves or arteries at the brachial plexus, and carpal tunnel syndrome is due to nerve compression at the wrist.
What conditions increase the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Other conditions which increase the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome include some forms of arthritis and various injuries to the arm and wrist (including fractures, sprains, and dislocations ).
What is Carpal Tunnel Of Love by FOB about?
Not sure what the carpal tunnel of love is..it is not related to the medical of carpal tunnel though.
How do you say carpal tunnel in French?
Carpal tunnel is 'le tunnel carpien' in French.
Can you get arthritis from playing video games?
It is more like that one will get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from playing today's video games, but it is also possible to get arthritis from older consoles.
Who is at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
Individuals who perform repetitive wrist movements, either at work or play, are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
What if your fingers ache all time?
You could have arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome or maybe low amounts of bone calcium, etc.
Name two structures that make up the carpal tunnel?
The carpal bones (wrist bones) make up the "floor" of the carpal tunnel and the transverse carpal tunnel ligament make up the top part of the tunnel.
