WHAT IS IT
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves a canal in the wrist through which the median nerve and the nine flexor tendons of the fingers pass, which run from the forearm to the hand. Increased pressure on the nerve or its crushing are the origin of this syndrome, which typically manifests itself with tingling, numbness, burning/pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, part of the ring finger, but not in the little finger. The discomfort may be constant or occur intermittently and worsen during the night.
CAUSE
It is not easy to trace the causes of this syndrome. The increased pressure on the nerve may be due to a thickening of the synovial sheath that covers the flexor tendons, but anatomical predisposition also plays a major role, in fact people with a narrow carpal tunnel are more susceptible. Gender (women are more at risk than men), family history, certain pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis, water retention, diabetes or particular conditions such as dislocations or fractures may also play a role.
REMEDIES
When symptoms appear, local massages aimed at reducing discomfort can be used, as well as stretching, the use of braces and anti-inflammatory drugs, but if the symptoms become severe and persist, surgery is necessary.
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