CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Overview
A condition that causes pain, tingling and numbness in the hand, more commonly at the base of the palm.Symptoms
If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
The symptoms usually starts gradually and cause discomfort in your wrist and the palm of your hand. The symptoms include:
- Numbness or tingling in the hand and arm associated with pain
- Pins and needles sensation
- Hand clumsiness and a tendency to drop things
- Hand pain at night
- Pain with the use of hand
- Weakness in the hand and wrist
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Causes
The common cause is the pressure on the median nerve due repetitive usage of wrists, anatomy of the hand or other underlying conditions.
Risk factors include:
- Anatomic factors a disattachment at the wrist or arthritis which can change the shape of the small bones in the wrist can alter the space within the carpal tunnel and put pressure on the median nerve
- Occupational factors: sewers, knitters, bakers, and carpenters are more likely to be affected
- Nervedamaging conditions such as diabetes, increase the risk
- Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity and hypothyroidism are associated with the condition
- Gender more common in women since they have a smaller carpal tunnel
- Tumors such as lipoma or ganglion that protrude onto the carpal tunnel
- Pregnancy
- Trauma
- A hereditary condition called CharcotMarietooth disease
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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
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