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June 26, 2009
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
What is the Carpal Tunnel?
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Pregnancy
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrom treatment range from self-help, drugs / medicines and surgery.
Self-help
Helping yourself to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can begin with simply hanging your hand out of the bed at night or shaking your hand for temporary relief.
Mild symptoms can also be relieved by using an ice pack on the affected are. Make sure to wrap an ice pack in a towel or alternative cover so that the ice does not come into contact with the skin.
An effective Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment is to use
regularly which help to ease the symptoms and prevent discomfort.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen can reduce swelling and relieve pain, however they should only be used as pain relief and not used treat the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Drugs and Medicines
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment can be provided via medication and may help with pain relief and treatment of the problem.
1. Corticosteroid tablets
2. Prescription-only NSAIDs
3. Steroid injections
4. Diuretic drugs (only if excessive swelling is present)
All medication should only be used under a doctors supervision.
Surgery
Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment is performed in worst cases where the symptoms persist following other tried methods
Please refer to the
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Surgery page
for details.
Alternative Medicine
Alternative forms of medicine, such as acupuncture and chiropractic care, can also be used to help relieve the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Yoga has also been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.