Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by pressure on the median nerve as it travels through the wrist’s carpal tunnel. It often results from repetitive hand movements or wrist strain and can cause pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand and fingers. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage and loss of hand function.

Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
Hand or wrist pain, especially at night
Weakness or difficulty gripping objects
A sensation of swelling in the fingers (even if not visibly swollen)

Wrist splints: Especially helpful when worn at night

Corticosteroid injections: To reduce swelling and pressure on the nerve

Physical therapy: Stretching and nerve gliding exercises

Surgery: Carpal tunnel release may be needed if symptoms persist or worsen

Repetitive wrist use (typing, assembly work, tools)
Wrist injuries or arthritis
Pregnancy-related swelling
Diabetes or thyroid disorders
Anatomically smaller carpal tunnel

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Symptoms

Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
Hand or wrist pain, especially at night
Weakness or difficulty gripping objects
A sensation of swelling in the fingers (even if not visibly swollen)

Causes

Repetitive wrist use (typing, assembly work, tools)
Wrist injuries or arthritis
Pregnancy-related swelling
Diabetes or thyroid disorders
Anatomically smaller carpal tunnel

Treatments

Wrist splints: Especially helpful when worn at night

Corticosteroid injections: To reduce swelling and pressure on the nerve

Physical therapy: Stretching and nerve gliding exercises

Surgery: Carpal tunnel release may be needed if symptoms persist or worsen

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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