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
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Home care for carpal tunnel syndrome is straightforward and can often provide relief for mild cases of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Wear a wrist splint (can be purchased at most drugstores) to keep the wrist in a neutral position at rest. Splinting is usually tried for a period of 4-6 weeks. Some people wear their splints at night only and others wear their splints both day and night, depending upon when the symptoms are at their worst. If no relief is found at 4-6 weeks, the splints are not likely to help.
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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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