Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which one of the major nerves of the hand i.e. median nerve is compressed and squeezed as it travels through the wrist. It causes numbness, pain, tingling sensation in the arm and hand.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes

This condition is caused due to certain causes such as:

• Heredity
• Repetitive hand use
• Hand and wrist position
• Pregnancy
• Preexisting Health conditions

Symptoms and Complications >>

You may also interested in reading

• Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
• Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
• Symptoms of De Quervain Tenosynovitis
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment

Read More Information

• Book An Appointment
• Consult Our Arthritis Doctor Now

References:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel-syndrome Accessed on June 13, 2020.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. OrthoInfo. Available at:https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ Accessed on June 13, 2020.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Cleveland. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4005-carpal-tunnel-syndrome Accessed on June 13, 2020.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Mayo Clinic Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355603 Accessed on June 13, 2020.

Disclaimer:

“The content of this publication has been developed by a third party content providerwho are clinicians and/or medical writers and/or experts. The information contained herein is for educational purpose only and we request you to please consult a Registered Medical Practitioner or Doctor before deciding the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.”