What is Carpel Tunnel syndrome? How is it related to the occupation? What is the remedy?

Answer 1

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by a build up of scar tissue in the Carpal Tunnel, which is a space that runs through your wrist and and the middle of your hand carrying the tendons and nerves to your fingers. The scar tissue builds up from repeated bouts of inflammation caused by repetitive movements eg poor hand positions when typing. CTS can be relieved by adjusting the position you keep your hands in, having them supported with a soft wrist rest and splinting if necessary. Treatment, if early enough, maybe as simple as a steroid injection into the space to reduce the inflammation. Last resort treatment is an operation, to remove the roof of the carpal tunnel (called a carpal tunnel decompression) and is normally done under a local anaesthetic taking about 10 minutes, although you usually can't then use that hand properly for a few weeks. The first signs are usually pins and needles sensation in the fingers or numbness, and later on pain in the wrists, hands and fingers as the inflammation gets worse. It's diagnosed by electrical nerve conduction studies that involve a weak current being run through the arm and the conduction measured.

Most common occupations that suffer are keyboard users and certain types of musicians, especially violinists. Any job that involves the hands being kept in slightly bent angles for long periods are most at risk of suffering from it.

Answer 2

The carpal tunnel is the space between this sheath (above) and the bones (below) making up the wrist and hand (carpal bones). Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, numbness, night time wakening, pain, coldness, and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand.
CTS is more common in women than it is in men, and has a peak incidence around age 50 (though it can occur at any age).The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population. Many people with carpal tunnel syndrome have gradually increasing symptoms over time. A common factor in developing carpal tunnel symptoms is increased hand use or activity. While repetitive activities are often blamed for the development of CTS, the correlation is often unclear. Physiology and family history may have a significant role in development of the illness. Usually treatment consist of the following :
1. Immobilizing wrist with braces. it requires 15 days of use to be effective.
2. Physiotherapy offers several ways to treat and control carpal tunnel syndrome, but it does not cure. So syndrome with return later.
3. Steroid injections can be quite effective for temporary relief from symptoms of CTS for a short time while a patient develops a long term strategy that fits with his/her lifestyle.
4. Prioritizing hand activities and ergonomics, less use of hand more frequent rests. Exercises that relax and strengthen the muscles of the upper back can reduce the risk of a double crush of the median nerve.
5. Proper diet can provide the body with the necessary nutrients needed to repair nerves and help reduce inflammation.
6.Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such as aspirin or ibuprofen or Naproxen can be effective as well for controlling symptoms.
7. A more aggressive pharmaceutical option is an injection of cortisone, to reduce swelling and nerve pressure within the carpal tunnel.
8. Carpal tunnel release surgery.

The early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome should not be ignored. Early denial of carpal tunnel symptoms is a sure way to lead to progressive symptoms.

To sum it up:
It is the compression of a nerve in the wrist and is caused usually by water retention or repetitive movements.
Try using a wrist wrap to prevent strain. Also, if you type a lot you can get something to rest your wrists on as you type. If all else fails surgery follows.

Answer 3

The carpal tunnel is the space between this sheath (above) and the bones (below) making up the wrist and hand (carpal bones). Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, numbness, night time wakening, pain, coldness, and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand.
CTS is more common in women than it is in men, and has a peak incidence around age 50 (though it can occur at any age).The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population. Many people with carpal tunnel syndrome have gradually increasing symptoms over time. A common factor in developing carpal tunnel symptoms is increased hand use or activity. While repetitive activities are often blamed for the development of CTS, the correlation is often unclear. Physiology and family history may have a significant role in development of the illness. Usually treatment consist of the following :
1. Immobilizing wrist with braces. it requires 15 days of use to be effective.
2. Physiotherapy offers several ways to treat and control carpal tunnel syndrome, but it does not cure. So syndrome with return later.
3. Steroid injections can be quite effective for temporary relief from symptoms of CTS for a short time while a patient develops a long term strategy that fits with his/her lifestyle.
4. Prioritizing hand activities and ergonomics, less use of hand more frequent rests. Exercises that relax and strengthen the muscles of the upper back can reduce the risk of a double crush of the median nerve.
5. Proper diet can provide the body with the necessary nutrients needed to repair nerves and help reduce inflammation.
6.Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such as aspirin or ibuprofen or Naproxen can be effective as well for controlling symptoms.
7. A more aggressive pharmaceutical option is an injection of cortisone, to reduce swelling and nerve pressure within the carpal tunnel.
8. Carpal tunnel release surgery.

The early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome should not be ignored. Early denial of carpal tunnel symptoms is a sure way to lead to progressive symptoms.

Answer 4

I have had both of my hands operated on for carpel tunnel the relief I felt afterwards was great,it is such a painful thing to have and seems to get worse when your in bed trying to sleep.The remedy is a small operation in a day centre ,then great relief!

Answer 5

It is caused by repetitive strain injury (RSI) such as using a keyboard for your work and not holding your wrists in the correct position - level with your hands and fingers which can be attained by using a wrist rest. Symptoms are pain and/or numbness in your hands. It can be cured by a simple operation. See your doctor.

Answer 6

It is a narrowing of the space in your wrist, which limits the amount of space for tendons, veins etc.

Can be very painful, try a wrist support and pain killers. It may be related to repetitive strain injury. Surgery is an option.

Answer 7

it is the compression of a nerve in the wrist and is caused usually by water retention or repetitive movements.
if u are preg it will go away after baby.
if severe and does not go , surgery follows.
10 min operation.

Answer 8

Hi as far as i know, cos ive been told i have it, its a problem with the tendons, sorry but i have been told its an op to repair it, its repetitive use of the hands? could be worse. good luck with it. shar.

Answer 9

my husband used to have this, he had to have an operation to widen the bone where the vein passes through in your wrist. hes had no problem since.

Answer 10

Try this link - hope it helps