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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CTS is the result of compression of the wrist's median nerve which in turn causes pain and numbness in the hand

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Deafness basically influences the sensory system explicitly the hear-able pathway inside the mind, affecting the internal ear, hear-able nerve, and the cerebrum areas answerable for sound handling, however can likewise optionally affect the outer muscle framework because of potential equilibrium issues connected with hearing misfortune

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in what region of the body?

Oh honey, carpal tunnel syndrome isn't a tropical vacation spot, it's a pesky little condition that affects the wrist. So, to answer your question, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in the wrist region of the body. Hope that clears things up for you!

Does a neurologist treat carpal tunnel?

Yes, a neurologist can treat carpal tunnel syndrome if that is something they elect to do. Others may just want to do the testing (nerve conduction and EMG studies) and leave the treatment to other providers.

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Where does the calcium which builds up on the salt chlorinator cell come from?

I gotta tell you I love this question! The build up comes from little water fairies that seek out salt generator cells and with their magic wants slowly build calcium on the plates then harvest the calcium and sell it municipalities for spreading on the roads during the winter. O.K. would you believe that is not true? What really happens is when your pH level gets above 7.8 scaling can occur from the chemical reaction that occurs in the cell. Most salt generators have a polarity reversing system that will cause the scale to be released unless you do not keep a close eye on the pH. You must keep the pH below 7.8, which, no matter what the manufacture tells you, the pH tends to climb to 8.0 if left un-checked. The other possible cause, if your unit is designed to reverse, is that the computer program has failed and it is not reversing the polarity in the cell. The way to check that if your unit indicates when it is in a reversing mode (not all do) make a note of where the unit is (reversing or not reversing) the turn the unit off wait about 5 seconds and turn the unit on again. It should go into the opposite mode that it was in before. If it does not then the programming may have failed. As a matter of routine you should be, on a weekly basis, checking the Chlorine level and pH level with your home test kit. If the chlorine level if off you would adjust the output of your salt generator to compensate and if the pH level is too high you would add some pH lower or Muriatic acid (the pH level will usually be too high, but sometimes it may be perfect and you do not want the pH level to go to low so DO NOT ABERTRAILY ADD pH LOWER TO THE POOL with out testing the water first!) And in actuality the build up is actually Alkalinity Salts from Ph being to high driving the Alkalinity up to scaling levels. REMEMBER ALKALINITY FIRST THEN PH THEN CHLORINE

What is carpal tunnel syndrome's scientific name?

Carpal tunnel syndrome's scientific name is median nerve entrapment or median neuropathy at the wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist within a space called the carpal tunnel.

What is the difference between carpal tunnel and arthritis?

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.

What is carpal tunal syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. It is often caused by repetitive hand movements or conditions that create pressure on the median nerve, such as inflammation or injury. Treatment may include splinting, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.

What are the negative consequences of using the computer excessively?

You might suffer eyestrain or perhaps myopia (nearsightedness) from constantly looking at screen. You might supper carpal tunnel syndrome from excessive keyboard use or mouse use, particularly when lacking sufficient wrist support. You could develop back problems due to poor posture in sitting after a long time at the computer. Finally, your social skills may decline after a while due to no contact with outside world, and you might develop mental problems.

Can you fly day after carpal tunnel surgery?

I believe so, I have to fly and get my surgery done and was told that I can fly back home the day after.

What's the medical code for carpal tunnel syndrome?

I am assuming you are wanting to know the ICD 9 code for carpal tunnel. ICD 9 coding is the process of assigning a numerical code to a written description of a diagnosis. This is what medical offices use to bill you and your insurance company and it's important the numbers are right, because huge differences can exist if the numbers are off by just one digit!

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)ICD 9 code is 354.0.

Neuritis unspecified of the upper limb code is 354.9 ( this is sometimes used if they are not sure it's CTS).

What causes numbing and burning sensation in fingers while lying down?

It sounds as if it fell "asleep". If part of your body falls "asleep", it means that either the circulation to it was cut off for a certain period of time, or it hasn't moved in a certain period of time. Either way, there is no damage to it. If it has continued to tingled and be painful for a long period of time, maybe over 10 minutes, see a doctor.

What is the ICD 9 aftercare code for carpel tunnel surgery?

Total knee replacement aftercare is coded as follows:

V 54.81 After care following joint replacement

Use add'l code to identify join replacement site (V43.60-V43.69)

V43.65 Organ or tissue replaced by other means; Joint; Knee

(Reference 2010 ICD-9-CM codebook, but check the 2011 ICD-9-CM codebook in case of changes.)

Will I still have tingly fingers after carpal tunnel surgery?

No. I had to have it done to both hands as the tingling and pain stopped me from getting any sleep or using my hands properly about 4 years ago. the best move I ever made I haven't had any problems since then.

Are there different kinds of carpal tunnel?

There are 2 main types of carpal tunnel surgery:

Open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) and Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.(ECTR)

The open release procedure is the more traditional method and is probably used more by the older hand surgeons.Still it is used,and only requires an incision about 2 -3inches on the palm side of your wrist. The endoscopic carpal tunnel release method is used more by the younger hand surgeons and it came on the scene around early to mid 90's...there are several variations of this method..but most commonly 2 small holes or ports ,on the plam side are used,and small metal tubes..endoscopes are used...the area is magnified on a TV screen and the surgeon uses small surgical instruments that fit inside the tubes to do the work.

Both methods have there advantages and disadvantages

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Driving a manual after carpal tunnel surgery?

I was driving again the next day and experienced no trouble in doing so. I would however have second thoughts about driving too soon after the procedure as the chemicals of the general anesthetic need to wear of properly to make sure your head is properly clear for driving.

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).

Can carpal tunnel syndrome cause upper arm pain?

Yes it can, from my experience I had and still have shooting pains from my hand to shoulder and was told by a specialist that it's common for that to happen and it all depends on how sever it is.

What happen when you jerk too much?

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What percent of Dentists get symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

It is estimated that about one third of patients will not respond to conservative treatment and will require surgery.