What is carpel Turner syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition in which there is a compression of the median nerve, characterized by pain, weakness, and numbness in the muscles of the hand. There is a small tunnel-shaped structure in the central part of the wrist joint through which passes a nerve called the median nerve.
Who is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?
It is more common in males. The peak age for the occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome is 45-60 years.
Factors leading to carpal tunnel syndrome?
The exact cause of CTS is unknown, but the following risk factors have been identified:
-repetitive use of the hand or continuous motion of the hand.
-Obesity.
-Trauma to the wrist bone.
-Hypothyroidism.
-Diabetes.
-Alcoholism.
-Amyloidosis.
-Arthritis.
-Multiple myelomas.
-Cardiac failure.
-Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
Carpal tunnel syndrome signs and symptoms?
-Pain with numbness and tingling in arm which radiates to the elbow.
-weakness of hands cannot hold things.
-numbness of hands
-burning type of pain in the hand.
What will happen if carpal tunnel syndrome remains untreated?
If not treated, carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to weakness and lack of coordination in the fingers and thumb. Therefore, treatment can relieve pressure on the nerve and intensity of the pain reduced.
Is Carpal Tunnel serious?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not a serious ailment but it is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand that causes numbness and weakness of the hand.
Will carpal tunnel heal on its own?
Rest does not reduce the compression on the median nerve, it is tougher for carpal tunnel syndrome to heal on its own because the inflammation does not go away as easily.
Is heat good for carpal tunnel?
The heat can relieve pain and help in healing.
How to investigate carpal tunnel syndrome?
-electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction are considered as the first-line investigation for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Is it manageable?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is manageable by conservative treatment.
Homeopathic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
-Calcarea carb
-Calcarea phosphoricum
-Causticum
-Guaiacum
