Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, also known as median nerve compression at the wrist is a medical condition that causes numbness, weakness, or tingling in the hand. The problem arises when the pressure starts developing because of the swelling in the tunnel and then it puts pressure on the nerve.
What are the causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can cause in various ways which include the following:
- Thyroid
- Diabetes
- Swelling of the lining of flexor tenons known as tenosynovitis
- Retention of fluid at the time of pregnancy
Arthritis - Fractures
