Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel : 

Carpal Tunnel * Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by irritation of the median nerve at the wrist. * Any condition that exerts pressure on the median nerve can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. * Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness and tingling of the hand. * Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected based on symptoms, supported by physical examination signs, and confirmed by nerve conduction testing. * Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome depends on the severity of symptoms and the underlying cause.

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- Sleep interruption from numb hands and tingling fingers - Waking up -- Numbness in Hand at Night and Pain in Wrist - Hand Pain and or Wrist Pain - Weakness in Hand and Wrist - loss of hand muscles - Pain Radiating up the Forearm - Poor Circulation, Hands falling asleep - Cold Hands - Forearms warm - Loss of Hand Grip Strength - Loss of Feeling Sensation in Fingers & Thumb - Dropping Objects - Forks - Glasses - Pen - etc. - Numbness in Fingers or Tingling - Index, Middle & Ring Finger - Numbness in Thumb - Loss of fine motor skills in hands - Clumsiness in Hands - Aching Shoulders and Neck Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

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- Lost Time at Work and Unproductive Daytime Sleepiness - Inability to Button Buttons, Tie Shoes, Turn Key, Apply Make-up -etc. - Interruption of Earnings - Day Time Grogginess Affects Safety and Effectiveness at Work - High Blood Pressure and Poor Health from Chronic Sleep Loss - Irritability Often Impacts Valued Relationships Most Frustrating Results Patients Report Due to CTS Symptoms