The median nerve to the palm passes through a small gap in the fibrous covering of the wrist joint. Here, due to various reasons, the median nerve is compressed. In the area where the nerves in the hands and fingers are located, this results in numbness, discomfort, and swelling. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the official term for this condition. This situation occurs
- Due to diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, thyroid gland etc.
- Because of pregnancy
- Due to various growing tumours inside the hand etc
- Accidents to the bones of the palm
- Unnecessary swelling of the bones of the hand
- This is due to the normal wear and tear that occurs in the tissues of the palm with age.
It can be especially considered as a disease associated with constant manual activity. That is, working continuously with the wrist joint bent down, engaging in activities in which the hand vibrates, holding the hand in an awkward position for a long time, etc., cause more chances of suffering from this condition. Because of this, this disorder is often seen among housewives who are involved in daily household chores, factories, etc.
Also, women between the ages of 40-60 are more likely to get this disability due to reasons such as menopause, taking estrogen hormones, etc. Here are the symptoms;
- A decreased sensation in the hands
- Timidity
- Symptoms like Pain
That is why night sleep is disturbed constantly. Also, there is severe pain when the fingers are bent at the wrist joint.
Here, health should be taken care of as the basic treatment. Controlling body weight, smoking, arthritis, diabetes etc. Avoiding activities at home that aggravate symptoms as much as possible. Exercise activities through occupational therapy and physical therapy. Supportive dressings can help reduce pain and keep the arm at rest to help heal the infection and reduce nerve compression. Practising stretching exercises for nighttime use. Medications and injections can help reduce pain and relieve infections. If there is no relief from all the above treatments, you have to undergo surgery and treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
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