Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Common ConditionCompression of the median nerve in the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
Symptoms
Numbness and tingling in thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers
Weakness in hand
Dropping things
Symptoms worse at night
Shaking hand helps relieve symptoms
Pain radiating up arm
Wrist pain
Decreased grip strength
Atrophy of thumb muscles (advanced)
Electric shock sensations
Causes
1
Repetitive hand motions2
Wrist position (flexion/extension)3
Pregnancy4
Diabetes5
Thyroid disorders6
Rheumatoid arthritis7
Obesity8
Wrist fracture history9
Female sex10
Workplace factorsTreatments
Wrist splinting (especially at night)
NSAIDs
Corticosteroid injections
Treating underlying conditions
Ergonomic modifications
Carpal tunnel release surgery
Physical/occupational therapy
Activity modification
Taking breaks from repetitive tasks
Hand exercises
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if numbness, tingling, or weakness interferes with normal activities or sleep. Early treatment prevents permanent nerve damage.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Relieving the Pressure
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Splinting at night and ergonomic changes often help. Surgery is highly effective for persistent cases.
"Huwag balewalain ang pamamanhid—maaaring permanente ang damage kung hindi magamot."
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