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The pain often worsens at night because most people sleep with flexed wrists, which puts additional pressure on the median nerve.
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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.
Definition of carpul tunnel syndrome exactly?
It is the compression or compromise of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist area. The anatomical name of the wrist is called the carpal tunnel...if you have symptoms of numbness and tingling of the first 2 or 3 fingers (usually worse at night) and some wrist hand pain then you might have the "syndrome", hence the name carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS
Is carpal tunnel genetic or caused by being obese?
Neither. The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a result of repetitive movements done over a long period of time. You may be genetically prone to it or obesity may make it worse, but neither is a cause.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome cause total loss of use of hand use?
Possible, but it's better to get the solution before it gets worse. Check out the http://www.eliminatecarpaltunnelpain.com/ for answers and remedies
What are the symptoms of cuboid tunnel syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome (AKA Ulnar neuritis and ulnar neuropathy) some people may refer to this as "carpal tunnel of the elbow"Findings Present: Discomfort or painful numbness and tingling along the bottom portion of your forearm down to your ring and little fingers. (same area as when you hit your funny bone) may have history of bending elbow repetitively or forearms leaning on edge of table/deskFindings Absent: Full range of motion. Pain is not made worse by resisted motion. Usually no night pain. Carpal tunnel exam should be negative
Why would you get worse pain a few hours after having a Nerve Conduction Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome now two days later and it's worse than before the test?
Often carpel tunnel syndrome is accompanied by some sort of inflammation It is likely that it is just a coincidence. before I had the problem fixed in my hands I would never know whether it was going to be good or bad in the next hour.
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
Can you still pursue for dental hygiene if you have carpal tunel?
It would be best to ask the doctor treating your for the Carpal Tunnel problem about this, as each person is different. Certainly you would not want to pursue a career that would make your Carpal problem worse.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how does it originate?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, numbness, night time wakening, pain, coldness, and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand. CTS is much more common in women than it is in men, and has a peak incidence around age 50 (though it can occur in any adult). It likely is present to some extent in up to 10% of the adult population. I would agree with the above post. "How it originates" is a hotly debated subject among legal and medical experts. A Study by Harvard and others have now shown that computer useage is not really a cause of the majority, if any, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) cases.Certainly repetitive use can aggravate some CTS cases...but does it or did it ACTUALLY CAUSE CTS is another issue.There are many causes or risk factors for getting CTS other than repetitive use such as; obesity,diabetes,pregnancy,hypothyroidism,arthritis etc...really anything that can cause swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel canal,and therefore exerting pressure over a prolonged time on the median nerve,can cause carpal tunnel symptoms.Carpal tunnel is the space between the wrist bones and the ligaments of the wrist through which the median nerve passes. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) develops when the median nerve becomes compressed. The symptoms include: pins and needles or tingling of the first three fingers pain or numbness usually worse at night weakness of the handThere are many risk factors that may contribute to a person getting CTS, such as diabetes, repetitive work and pregnancy just to name a few. Most cases should be treated with conservative measures first such as a day wrist support, wrist ice wraps, pain relieving gels and night splints. If symptoms still persist you should see a healthcare professional for further treatment options such as surgery. The carpal tunnel is the anatomical name of the part of your wrist where the carpal tunnel syndrome can occur. It is a tunnel formed by wrist bones on 3 sides and a thick band on the top. Then median nerve and the tendons go through this hour glass shaped area or tunnel. If the median nerve gets inflammed or compressed for long periods of time it can cause carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is happens as the result of compression of the median nerve at the wrist. This may bring about numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hands and fingers. The median nervecontrols the thumb side of the palm, and to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side of the ring finger. It alsocontrols movement and sensation to part of the hand. The area where this nerve runs into the hand is called the carpal tunnel. This passageway rigid, and therefore any swelling in this area can put pressure on the nerve. This may also be called entrapment of the nerve.Answer2: In addition to the above, my orthopedist and neurologist said that carpal tunnel begins in the neck and not in the wrist or hand. I saw an article online that indicates this as well. It says the following: "Medical experts at Advanced Health and Physical Medicine in Greenville, NC have seen numerous patients who were experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms that originate on a different level. The trajectory of the median nerve starts in the spinal nerve roots that exit the neck vertebrae and travel towards the hand in the vicinity of spinal and neck muscles and through the elbows Any obstruction or misalignment at this level can also cause carpal tunnel symptoms."
Does carpal result in aching hands and wrists?
I think you are wanting to know if carpal tunnel syndrome can cause aching in hands...and the answer is yes!Usually you will have numbness and tingling or a falling asleep feeling in the hands,but some also have an aching feeling.You might have other conditions causing the aching,like tendonitis etc...the inflammation of tendons can cause swelling and this can cause the aching feeling.Arthritis can also cause aching,but it is usually in the joints and worse in the morning. for more info go to http://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com
What can you do to prevent RSI?
I've found it helps if you rest your wrists and fingers from typing. if your eyes hurt take a few seconds to look away from the screen. If hurting continues, or gets worse, please tell your employer. These could be signs of carpal tunnel syndrome; Stretch at regular intervals, take breaks in between typing, and relax.
What is carpal tunnel injury?
I assume you mean Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? This is a swelling (for whatever reason) of the soft tissue around one of the nerves in your wrist (the nervus medianus to be exact). The problem is, that this nerve doesn't have much room, so it gets compressed. Nerves don't take compression very well, so you start to get a tingly sensation that you can "shake away". If it gets worse, the tingling turns to pain, and later on in reduction of muscle amount in your ulnar (the pinky side) of your palm, and even to paralysis. Treatment usually starts with drugs (such as ibuprofen), can include local injections with corticoid, and when all fails, surgery. During this procedure, more room is created for the nerve, solving the problem. This can easely be done under regional anesthetics, and is considered minor surgery. Revalidation is short (2 weeks average). 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.
