| Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a very common | | | | Reasons for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome |
| problem affecting your hands and wrists. Many | | | | |
| believe that computers are a major cause for | | | | -Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| such kind of a problem. But Before this | | | | |
| problem was already in existence due to the | | | | -Pregnancy |
| kind of work we used to do. Computers do add | | | | |
| to the risk of the syndrome but, is not | | | | -Osteoarthritis |
| termed as a main culprit. There are other | | | | |
| reasons for suffering from carpal tunnel | | | | -Diabetes |
| syndrome such like knitting, wood carving, | | | | |
| minute work or detailed work, excessive use | | | | -Amyloidosis |
| of vibrating machines and driving for a long | | | | |
| time. | | | | -Hypothyroidism |
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| Carpal tunnel lies in the wrist and the very | | | | -Tumors and similar conditions |
| important nerve called the median nerve is | | | | |
| also present there. This nerve helps in | | | | -Fluid retention |
| controlling some of the muscles which help in | | | | |
| movement of the thumb. Problem occurs when | | | | -Swelling or inflammation of the tendons |
| too much pressure is applied on the median | | | | |
| nerve. This pressure leads to the swelling of | | | | Some of the things which you can do to avoid |
| the tendons which squeezes the carpal tunnel | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| leading to carpal tunnel syndrome. | | | | |
| | | | -Regular exercise for your wrists and hand |
| Anyone can be affected by this syndrome. Age | | | | |
| is not a barrier. It is being noted that | | | | -Avoiding too much stress on your hands and |
| women are affected more by this syndrome, in | | | | wrists |
| comparison to men. The worst affected areas | | | | |
| are the thumb, middle finger and index | | | | -Follow a proper posture while sitting on |
| finger. You can experience continuous pain, | | | | your computer |
| tingling sensation or numbness. The pain can | | | | |
| be very severe as it might wake you up in the | | | | -Usage of acupuncture or osteopathy |
| middle of the night. Do not ignore the | | | | |
| symptoms as it may be one of the most serious | | | | -Get your arms, wrists massaged |
| things which could always cause problems to | | | | |
| your hands, arms, shoulders and wrists. | | | | -Avoid pressures on your wrists. |
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