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Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
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The nerve that supplies sensation to the thumb and fingers comes from the neck and runs through a tunnel called the carpal tunnel which when under pressure can cause pain.
What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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Pins and needles in the fingers
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Tingling fingers
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Waking from sleep in pain
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Loss of sensation in your fingers
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Pain radiating up your arm
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Weakness in your hand and fingers
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?
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Generally carpal tunnel is diagnosed with a clinical diagnosis, which means through your symptoms and signs on examination.
We can also do a nerve test to look at how quick the nerve impulse works as it may be slower with a blockage.
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?
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Wearing a wrist splint to support and keep the wrist in place
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Avoiding the activities that trigger symptoms
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Steroid injections to help ease the pain
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