Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (cont.)
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- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Describe Your Experience
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes
The following are risk factors associated with the development of carpal tunnel syndrome:
- Pregnancy
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other causes of inflammation of the wrist
- Endocrine disorders such as diabetes and hypothyroidism
- Wrist fracture
- Alcoholism
The relationship between work and carpal tunnel syndrome is unclear. Positions of extreme wrist flexion and extension are known to increase pressures within the carpal canal and apply pressure on the nerve. Intensity, frequency, and duration of work activity and their relationship to carpal tunnel syndrome are unknown. Some specialists believe that activity may contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome to some extent.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as the impairment of motor and/or sensory function of the median nerve as it traverses through the carpal tunnel.
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