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Well that is kind of an open-ended question. Usually it is more common in females 2:1 in their 40-50's. They may have a history of repetitive hand use either with hobbies or occupation. Also diabetics are at a much higher risk of getting CTS. Other risk factors can be pregnancy, obesity, Arthritis, wrist fractures and hypothyroidism.
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Can carpal tunnel syndrome lead to osteoarthritis?
No However carpel tunnel syndrome is more likely for those that suffer from an inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Can Carpel tunnel syndrome affect pregnant women?
Women that are pregnant are more likely to show signs of Rheumatoid arthritis's This condition can lead toinflammation Inflammation in the area of the ligaments covering the median nerve in the upper hand (carpal tunnel) can lead to CTS.
How can you relieve carpel tunnel?
There are several treatments available for the carpal tunnel syndrome. Some possible options are evaluating any other medical problems that might contribute to the carpal tunnel syndrome, wearing a wrist splint or avoiding activities that may be causing symptoms.
Why would you get worse pain a few hours after having a Nerve Conduction Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome now two days later and it's worse than before the test?
Often carpel tunnel syndrome is accompanied by some sort of inflammation It is likely that it is just a coincidence. before I had the problem fixed in my hands I would never know whether it was going to be good or bad in the next hour.
Which hand is more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome?
Many individuals develop carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. For some the condition is worse in the dominant hand.
Is carpal tunnel a result from agent orange?
Not likely as carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by highly repetitive motion.
Can texting cause arthritis?
Directly, no. But a similar syndrome to Arthritiscalled Carpel Tunnel can result from too much repetitive motion (in your wrists) if your hands are not correctly positioned when entering text or holding your cell phone for long durations. Carpel Tunnel also affects typists who spend long hours at the keyboard entering data into a computer.The causes of arthritis to date are unknown and the use of the joints will not cause arthritis. However if there is a predisposition to one of the many forms of arthritis in a person then they are likely to start noticing it eventually in the most used joints. Carpel tunnel is often related with Rheumatoid arthritis as this is a disorder that is the result of inflammation putting pressure on the metacarpal nerve in the top of the hand near the wrist.
Who is most likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome?
Typists and pianists are very likely, but many other occupations that use hands are also susceptible.
If I use an office desk that has a pull-out tray for my computer mouse, is it more likely that I will suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome?
It is best to have a wrist rest on your keyboard to avoid carpal tunnel.
Does drinking alcohol effect carpal tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive actions, such as typing, or playing a musical instrument. Drinking will not cause Carpel Tunnel as long as you switch hands every 2.7 minutes.. :) Sorry. Couldn't resist a little levity. I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome many years ago. The Orthopedic Surgeon said that in my case it was most likely caused by the repetitive motions required when playing musical instruments. I had heard that gout could be aggravated by alcohol intake and so I asked him if that was true about CTS. His answer was, "There is no evidence of that that I am aware of." Still, I switch hands every 2.7 minutes, just to be on the safe side. BTW, the surgery was almost painless.
Can you get carpal tunnel from shooting guns?
Carpel tunnel is a repetitive motion disorder, an injury caused by repeating a motion many many times, usually in a way that is not natural for your hands and wrists. Typing on a keyboard or fingering a guitar for hours at a time can certainly lead to carpel tunnel, but shooting guns doesn't seem a likely cause. The action is not normally repeated many, many times. Using a simulated gun in a computer game or even paint ball or Air-soft guns in a manner that involves hundreds or thousands of trigger pulls could, over time, cause carpel tunnel, particularly if you hold your trigger hand in a awkward position.
Will there be numbness of hand by excessive uric acid?
It is unlikely that gout will cause numbness in the hands. it is more likely that you are experiencing what is known as carpel tunnel syndrome. This effects the fingers and hand on thumb side of the hand, up to and including half the ring finger lengthwise. the reason for this is that pressure is exerted on the nerves controlling this area in the carpel tunnel at the top inside of the hand. If the numbness is on the pinky side including the other half of the ring finger and up the hand, then the problem may lay in the ulnar nerve which can be compressed in the wrist, elbow, shoulder or neck. These problems can be treated and it is important that it is as permanent damage can result to the nerves concerned resulting in wastage and atrophy to the muscles in the hand.
