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Written by Maurice Petersen
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Monday, 10 December 2007 |
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But carpel tunnel syndrome is not something that comes about abruptly. It happens gradually, over time. Since it entails a nerve in the wrist to be pressured, causing numbness and associated disability, the process can take years to developed into a full blown case of carpel tunnel syndrome. The typical symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome begin with a frequent pain or ache in the palms and wrists. This may lead to numbness and/or tingling and itching. While the hands themselves may or may not appear swollen, they will feel swollen and no amount of heat treatment may make this sensation go away. These symptoms usually occur during the night, when the wrist is resting. If not treated in the initial stages, the symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome only become more pronounced, and begin manifesting themselves during the day as well. Some of the symptoms of advanced stages of carpel tunnel syndrome include clumsiness, frequent dropping of items held in the hands, reduced grip capacity of the hands and even problems with dexterity and coordination control.
Having recognized carpel tunnel syndrome as a genuine medical problem, scientists and healthcare professionals have come up with a number of devises and treatments to ameliorate the pain of sufferers. One of the most commonly used among these treatments is what is known as splinting. Just s a fractured bone is repaired using splints to set it in its regular position, carpel tunnel syndrome too can be treated with splinting. In most cases, it has been found that setting the wrist in a strain-free position and splinting it for a length of time, may remove the effects of carpel tunnel syndrome. There are also a range of oral and superficial medications available to treat carpel tunnel syndrome. The most common medications include anti inflammatory gels and ointments, oral corticosteroids and even local injections of steroids to relive inflammation and pain. In advanced or serious cases of carpel tunnel syndrome, surgery may be required.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 December 2007 )
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