One of the nerves that feed sensation and movement in the hand is the median nerve. At the point where this nerve enters the hand, it passes through the carpal tunnel. They appear.
Reasons : This disease usually occurs in those who work too much with their hands. Of course, this disease may also be seen in some diseases such as hypothyroidism or some inflammatory diseases.
Symptoms: Tingling, murmur, pain and heaviness in the patient's hand are prominent symptoms of this disease, which increase with activity and decrease with rest. Symptoms are often aggravated at night and during sleep and may wake the person up.
Diagnosis: After physical examination and paying attention to the history of the disease, the best way to diagnose is to perform a nerve strip.
Treatment: Depending on the severity and weakness of the disease, different methods may be considered.
1. Changing the way of life in order to reduce the activities that lead to an increase in the symptoms of the disease
2. Using special wristbands that must be worn day and night for at least 2 to 3 months.
3. Anti-inflammatory drugs and...
4. Physiotherapy
5. In more severe cases, injecting steroids in the nerve canal can help treat the disease.
6. In very severe cases and resistant to other treatments, surgery may be considered.