syndrome lCarpal tunnel or carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causesmake handexperience tingling, numbness, pain, or weakness. This syndrome occurs when the nerves inside the wrist are compressed or compressed.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway inside the wrist formed by the wrist bones (carpal bones) and connective tissue between bones (ligaments). Inside the carpal tunnel is the median nerve, which controls the finger muscles and receives stimulation from the skin in the hand area.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the carpal tunnel becomes narrow as the surrounding tissue swells, compressing the median nerve. Women are more at risk of developing this disease than men.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, or numbness in the fingers and hands. In addition to these sensory complaints, CTS sufferers also experience weakness in the hand muscles. Symptoms of CTS can disappear and reappear, thus interfering with the sufferer in their daily activities.
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the nerves in the wrist. Pressure on this nerve can be caused by a variety of things. One of them is a fracture of the wrist bone, causing swelling of the surrounding tissue.
Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The doctor will ask about the patient's symptoms and complaints, as well as examine the hands. After that, there are several supporting tests that will be carried out by the doctor, namely scanning, electromyography, and blood tests.
How to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
To treat CTS, sufferers need to avoid activities that use the hands and fingers, and use wrist braces.wrist support). If the symptoms of CTS do not improve or even get worse, consult a doctor for further treatment.