Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

The symptoms of this condition begin gradually and may include:

• Numbness or tingling: Usually the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers are affected, not the little finger. This sensation may move from the wrist up to the arm.
• Burning or weakness may be experienced in the affected hand. 
• Pain, shock-like sensations in the hand
• Clumsiness in the hand leading to dropping things

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Factors

Some factors that predispose an individual to the development of this condition are:

• Anatomic factors
• Nerve-damaging conditions
• Inflammatory conditions
• Medications
• Obesity
• Body fluid changes
• Other medical conditions
• Workplace factors

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Complication

An untreated condition of carpal tunnel syndrome may lead to certain complications such as:

• Atrophy – As a result of the degeneration of cells or become vestigial.
• Weakness of the muscles 
• Lack of dexterity (agility)

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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.

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