What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel of the wrist.
Common Symptoms
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Burning sensation
- Hand or wrist pain
- Night-time symptoms
- Reduced grip strength
- Difficulty holding objects
- Hand weakness in advanced cases
Symptoms commonly affect the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger.
Risk Factors
Risk may be associated with:
- Repetitive hand and wrist activities
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Certain thyroid disorders
- Wrist injuries
- Certain inflammatory conditions
Diagnosis
Diagnosis may involve clinical examination and, when necessary, nerve conduction studies or other investigations.
Management
Management may include wrist splinting, activity modification, physiotherapy, corticosteroid injection in selected cases, and surgical nerve decompression when indicated.
Individualized Homoeopathic Care
The consultation may explore the distribution of numbness, tingling, burning, timing, night aggravation, hand use, occupational factors, movement, temperature, and associated symptoms.
Important
Progressive weakness, persistent numbness, or loss of hand function requires medical assessment.
