Term:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Description:
Common disorder of the wrist and hand, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist area and manifested by pain, tingling, burning and muscular weakness, sometimes spreading to the arm and shoulder. It is more common in women, especially during pregnancy and menopause, but may also occur in both sexes as a result of trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or other disorder.
Symptoms:
Pain, tingling, burning and muscular weakness in the wrist area sometimes spreading to the arm and shoulder.
Treatment:
Involves pain relief (sometimes by the use of corticosteroids), the splinting and support of the wrist (especially at night), and surgery if the condition persists.
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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