Question 1

What is the exact reason for having carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The exact reason is unknown. The guess would be that it happens due to overuse of the hand, pregnancy, obesity, injury or any other reasons due to which the median nerve gets compressed.

Question 2

Is it true that carpel tunnel syndrome gets worse at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is true. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome like pain, numbness and tingling in the hand worsen at night.

Question 3

Other than surgery, how can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated?

Accepted Answer

Applying a cold or warm compress to the affected hand usually relieves the symptoms. Wearing a hand splint also helps in most cases. If the pain is more, you can also take some anti-inflammatory medicines.

Question 4

What care should I take after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Overusing the hand for a few months after the surgery is not advisable. Applying ice pack to the hand also helps in faster recovery. Wearing a wrist brace or hand splint also helps.

Question 5

How long does it take to recover from carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

You will have a heavy bandage from the surgery which will be removed after about 2 weeks. However, complete recovery will take about 6 weeks.

Question 6

Will the carpal tunnel surgery be painful?

Accepted Answer

During the surgery, you will not feel any pain. But you might feel some pain or numbness at the incision in the wrist. If it’s too bad, the doctor might give you pain medication. If you’ve had an open surgery, it might be more painful as the incision is bigger in this case.

Question 7

What happens if I ignore worsening symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome may lead to severe pain which extends up to the shoulder, numbness, losing control over the hand and even wasting of the hand after which you will not be able to move the hand.

Question 8

How long does the carpal tunnel surgery take?

Accepted Answer

You’ll be surprised to know that it’s a rather uncomplicated surgery and takes just 10 minutes to finish! You can even get it done as an outpatient procedure and be home on the same day.

Question 9

Is arthritis the same as carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No, the two are very different. Arthritis is caused by wear and tear of joints. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve. You should seek help from a doctor if you have any of these two issues.

Question 10

Can carpal tunnel syndrome pain be resolved by acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture might provide temporary relief to carpal tunnel pain. However, if you want permanent relief, visiting a doctor and following his advice is recommended.

Question 11

Can both the hands be affected by carpal tunnel syndrome at the same time?

Accepted Answer

This is a possibility. It might happen or might not.

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