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Medical ReferenceRelated to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   
   Learn about the causes and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
   
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - When To Call a Doctor
   
   Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in your fingers or hand that has not gone away after 2 weeks of home treatment.
   
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Home Treatment
   
   Home treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: Can ease pain and prevent further or permanent damage to your median nerve. May completely relieve your symptoms if you start treatment when symptoms first occur. If you have mild symptoms, such as occasional tin
   
4. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   
   Informatin on endoscopic surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
   
5. Open Carpal Tunnel Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   
   During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
   
6. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medications
   
   Medication is often used to treat symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Medication may relieve swelling, inflammation, and pain in the wrist or hand. Reducing swelling in the wrist will relieve pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and relieve c
   
7. Preventing Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems - Topic Overview
   
   Carpal tunnel syndrome can usually be diagnosed with a medical history and a physical exam. But sometimes nerve tests are used to check median nerve function when symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are present. The nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test measures the speed of electricity as it moves through a nerve. An electromyogram (EMG) records the electrical activity of nerves and muscles, which shows nerve or muscle disorders.If you have carpal tunnel symptoms, nerve tests may or may not be appropriate for you. Before you have nerve tests, think about the following:Nerve tests aren't helpful in every case. A few people with carpal tunnel syndrome have normal nerve test results. When work-related carpal tunnel syndrome is evaluated, nerve tests are usually done.Nerve tests are often completed before surgery is done. Nerve tests may confirm a diagnosis and thus prevent unneeded surgery. If there is nerve damage, surgery may be considered to prevent permanent damage.
   
8. Corticosteroids for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   
   Drug details for Corticosteroids for carpal tunnel syndrome.
   
9. Physical Exam for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   
   As part of the physical exam for carpal tunnel symptoms, your health professional will: Examine your neck, arms, wrists, and hands, comparing the strength and appearance of both sides. Check your thumb for strength and movement by watching you grip or pinch an object. Examine other parts of your arm, to check for problems with another nerve in your arm. If your health professional suspects ...
   
10. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Surgery
    
    Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome are treated without surgery. Surgery is considered only when: Symptoms have not improved after a long period of nonsurgical treatment. Some experts recommend that surgery not be considered until after at least a yea