Question 1

is lugols solution and vitamin b6 used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

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CTS treatments: About 30% of people with carpal tunnel, do well with nocturnal wrist splints, and use of vitamin b-6 100 mg twice daily (more than 300-400 mg daily is toxic).  Have never used lugol's and cannot attest to any benefit there.  Since hand surgery for carpal tunnel is so valuable and safe, maybe consider this approach.

Question 2

what causes carpal tunnel?

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Usually unknown: Pregnancy, hypothyroid, repetitive stress injury.

Question 3

how to relieve carpal tunnel

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Bracing and surgery: Carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is first treated by wrist bracing into a "neutral" (extended) position.  If this does not help the symptoms, then a small surgery at the wrist can be used to improve 85% of the patient's symptoms.

Question 4

how do i treat carpal tunnel?

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There are many: Ways to approach cts, depending upon the severity of symptoms, the extent of numbness, presence of muscle atrophy, pain, related conditons and other factors. Splinting, nsaid, corticosteroid injections, surgery, medications, ruling out metabolic and endocrine and other nerve issues all are important. A hand surgeon is ideally trained but many physicians deal with this common problem.

Question 5

how do people get carpal tunnel?

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Usually from overuse: Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve gets damaged in the wrist. There can be different things that contribute. Conditions like diabetes and thyroid problems can weaken the nerve. Sometimes tumors or cysts in the wrist can pinch the nerve. The nerve can get compressed from the way that we use our hands, like holding them in a flexed position or resting the wrists on a keyboard.

Question 6

best way to manage carpal tunnel?

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Depends: It depends on the severity of symptoms and response to conservative treatment. you may consult this site for info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/dxc-20313870
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

what to expect from carpal tunnel?

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Numbness and weaknes: Carpal tunnel involves nerve compression of median nerve at wrist, and causes, numbness, tingling, weakness of the hand, and pain which may radiate up to shoulder.   The symptoms can awaken from sleep, and may be worsened with frequent keyboard activity.  A hand specialist can treat and reverse in most cases.

Question 8

can exercises cause carpal tunnel?

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Exercise -carpal tun: Certain exercises done improperly can cause injury to the wrist.  Swelling in the wrist can result in narrowing of the carpal tunnel and thereby cause syptoms associated with carpel tunnel syndrome.

Question 9

how can you diagnose carpal tunnel?

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History, exam, tests: Carpal tunnel is caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist.  It usually diagnosed by looking at the history of the symptoms, including the areas affected, timecourse of the symptoms, as well as alleviating and exacerbating factors.  Doctors also look for patterns of sensory or motor loss, as well as response to treatment.  Electrical testing, (e.g. Emg or nerve conduction study), can also help.

Question 10

who can get carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Anyone: Anyone with repetitive motions across the wrist (most of us) can develops this syndrome.

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