Even people who suffer from the condition do not always know that it is caused when the median nerve is compressed. The tingling, numbness and pain that result can affect the wrist and hand, there are many different causes that can contribute to this condition.
It is important for your doctor to screen you for these illnesses to rule them out as possible causes. If he finds that you do have one, it is important to begin treatment for the underlying disease.
Pregnancy and menopause can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. Both conditions cause fluid retention, which can put pressure on your median nerve. This pressure can cause quite a bit of discomfort during the length of pregnancy or menopause. In these cases, the symptoms often go away once you have given birth or once menopause has finished its transition.
Another cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is obesity, and the issue here is that extra tissue will put pressure on the carpal tunnel, which causes that are that the median nerve is housed in to become restricted.
Repetitive movements can cause or worsen symptoms. Typing, assembly line work, painting, knitting and many other repetitive actions can cause swelling and overuse of the wrist. It is a good idea to take frequent breaks and take time to stretch your wrists to help relieve the pressure.
When you experience a wrist injury or trauma to the area, carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused due to an inflammation in that area. If you have broken any of the bones in that area or if you have sprained the muscles around them, carpal tunnel syndrome can result. Remember to always follow your doctor's advice on healing those hurts and make sure that you only go back to your regular activities when you have been told that it is okay to do so. Also be aware of bone spurs, which can be diagnosed by X-ray.
Follow your doctor's orders for resting and healing your wrist and then slowly work your wrist back to full strength once healing has taken place. Bone spurs can also cause trauma to your wrist. An x-ray will show if this is the cause of your discomfort.
If you have two or more of these conditions appearing in your life, there is a good chance that you are going to start showing signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. You can try to find a little relief by shaking your hand out.
If you have noticed that you are getting pain in your thumb, first two fingers and half of your ring finger, you may be seeing the first signs of this condition. (Your pinky is on a different nerve and will not be affected). This pain might extend up to your wrist, and in some cases, it might even spread up to your elbow.
You will also find that if you are feeling this pain that you are going to need to see your doctor for tests. They will check the appearance of your hands as well as your strength, and you'll have to answer questions about your health.
If you do not have a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome, chances are good that you are going to be able to take care of it with exercises and stretches. After a few weeks, you will return to see if there has been any improvement.
It is important for your doctor to screen you for these illnesses to rule them out as possible causes. If he finds that you do have one, it is important to begin treatment for the underlying disease.
Pregnancy and menopause can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. Both conditions cause fluid retention, which can put pressure on your median nerve. This pressure can cause quite a bit of discomfort during the length of pregnancy or menopause. In these cases, the symptoms often go away once you have given birth or once menopause has finished its transition.
Another cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is obesity, and the issue here is that extra tissue will put pressure on the carpal tunnel, which causes that are that the median nerve is housed in to become restricted.
Repetitive movements can cause or worsen symptoms. Typing, assembly line work, painting, knitting and many other repetitive actions can cause swelling and overuse of the wrist. It is a good idea to take frequent breaks and take time to stretch your wrists to help relieve the pressure.
When you experience a wrist injury or trauma to the area, carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused due to an inflammation in that area. If you have broken any of the bones in that area or if you have sprained the muscles around them, carpal tunnel syndrome can result. Remember to always follow your doctor's advice on healing those hurts and make sure that you only go back to your regular activities when you have been told that it is okay to do so. Also be aware of bone spurs, which can be diagnosed by X-ray.
Follow your doctor's orders for resting and healing your wrist and then slowly work your wrist back to full strength once healing has taken place. Bone spurs can also cause trauma to your wrist. An x-ray will show if this is the cause of your discomfort.
If you have two or more of these conditions appearing in your life, there is a good chance that you are going to start showing signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. You can try to find a little relief by shaking your hand out.
If you have noticed that you are getting pain in your thumb, first two fingers and half of your ring finger, you may be seeing the first signs of this condition. (Your pinky is on a different nerve and will not be affected). This pain might extend up to your wrist, and in some cases, it might even spread up to your elbow.
You will also find that if you are feeling this pain that you are going to need to see your doctor for tests. They will check the appearance of your hands as well as your strength, and you'll have to answer questions about your health.
If you do not have a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome, chances are good that you are going to be able to take care of it with exercises and stretches. After a few weeks, you will return to see if there has been any improvement.
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Beginning treatment of CTS usually involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist to avoid continued irritation. Anti-infalamatory drugs (such as ibuprofin) or diuretics can also be used for this purpose. When the basic habits that caused the CTS initially have been reduced, basic carpal tunnel exercises can help keep the CTS from progressing.
