Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms & Treatment

Learn about the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and possible treatments to cure it. The most common symptoms and possible treatments for Carpal tunnel syndrome are given below.

From the Greek word “karpos” which means “wrist” the word Carpal is derived. Pain or weakness in forearm into the hand caused by pressure on a nerve in your wrist is known as Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Carpal tunnel is the tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone. At some point of life, nearly 3 in 100 men and 11 in 100 women develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

To receive sensations from the thumb, index, and middle fingers of the hand the median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. Within the carpal tunnel, swelling or a change in position of the tissue can squeeze and irritate the median nerve. In this manner, irritation of the median nerve causes tingling and numbness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers, a condition called as “carpal tunnel syndrome.”

Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by repetitive motion, injury, or inflammatory types of arthritis. Carpal tunnel syndrome cases are mostly seen idiopathic (without a specific cause). Some patients are genetically inclined to develop the condition.

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms generally steps forward slowly over weeks and months and sometimes even years. You may first notice symptoms at night. In both hands, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome often occur but symptoms are frequently worse in one hand than the other. People with carpal tunnel syndrome fall asleep, but pain or numbness may wake them up.

Symptoms often develop are as follows:

• Cold Hands
• Forearms warm and Loss of Grip Strength by forearms
• Loss of Feeling in Fingers and Thumb
• Dropping Objects especially small objects
• Interruption of Sleep with Hands Numbness and in Pain
• Frequent Pain in Hand and Wrist
• Neck or shoulder pain on same side as hand discomfort
• Poor Circulation of blood in Hands there by Hands falling asleep
• Weakness in Hand and Wrist- Pain Radiating up the Forearm

Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

The definitive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is carpal tunnel release surgery. It is better to consult doctor for the treatment of Carpal tunnel syndrome as sometimes side effects may occur and the condition may become worse if proper care is not taken. Some of the good treatments of Carpal tunnel syndrome are as follows:

Self-Care at Home

The straightforward way and provide relief for mild cases of carpal tunnel syndrome is home care.

To keep the wrist in a neutral position at rest, wear a wrist splint (can be bought at most drugstores). Splinting is tried for a period of 4-6 weeks. At night only some people wear their splints and others wear their splints both day and night, depending upon when the symptoms are at their worst. The splints are not likely to help if no relief is found at 4-6 weeks.

Medications

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen medications are used in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Corticosteroid injections, given into the carpal tunnel area, may provide relief of symptoms.

Surgery

A surgical procedure that cuts into the ligament that is pressing on the nerve is Carpal tunnel release. Most of the time surgery is successful but it depends on severity and duration of nerve compression. The damaged nerve must heal for the symptoms to improve after surgery. The nerve may not be able to fully heal in severe cases. This can take months.

Lifestyle Modifications

Take this diet more daily

• cabbage
• green leafy vegetables
• raisins
• whole grains
• seeds
• nuts (peanuts, walnuts)
• soybeans
• brewer’s yeast
• molasses
• liver
• wheat bran and [wheat] germ etc.
• fresh salmon and cod (cold-water, non-farmed)
• Avocados, bananas, prunes, blueberries

Decrease excessive consumption of:

• alcohol
• estrogens
• sugars
• caffeine
• processed grains and corn
• protein intake
• foods containing yellow dyes
• penicillamine
• radiation exposure
• tobacco
• oral contraceptives, post-menopausal drugs

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2. By Armughan at 13th March, 2010

   What are most common causes of Carpal tunnel syndrome. I have heard that this condition is common among Barbers, and computer working people, is this true.