Carpal tunnel syndrome : meaning, causes, symptoms and treatment options
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition which causes pain and numbness in the hand and arm. This can develop when the median nerve which runs in your wrist called the carpal tunnel, is compressed. In this blog we will dive deep into understanding the carpal tunnel syndrome, its symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Causes:
- Repetitive wrist and hand motion
- Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and hypothyroidism
- Pregnancy
- wrist injury
- Maintaining your wrist in a flexed position
signs and symptoms :
- Numbness in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half the ring finger.
- Pain radiating from the wrist to the hand and forearm
- Difficulty gripping objects
- trouble doing tasks such as buttoning clothes or turning a key
- Disrupted sleep due to pains and discomfort
Risk factors :
- Adults over 40 years
- Pregnant people
- People using power tools which vibrate
- people doing repetitive movements with their hands such as using a computer
- Hereditary
- Medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity and more
Prevention tips :
- Avoid bending your wrists for long periods
- move around frequently to reduce strain on your wrists
- practice regular exercise for improving muscle strength and flexibility
- invest in ergonomic keyboards, mice and other tools
- Manage stress
Treatment options :
- Surgical treatment
- Physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- wrist splinting
- medications
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be quite challenging and disrupt your everyday activities. It is really important to understand the condition and be aware of the signs and symptoms which can help take early actions. Dr Aurobindo is the best orthopedic doctor in Bhubaneswar. Book an appointment today and get immediate expert attention.
