Question 1

what are symptoms of cts?

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CTS CARPEL TUNNEL : Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is pressed on the structures of the wrist called the carpal bones. Swelling around the structures compress the nerve causing numbness or tingling in the fingers. Classically people wake up at night with numbness in their fingers. There are a variety of causes including pregnancy, thyroid disease, inflammatory diseases, trauma, to name a few.

Question 2

how is cts treated by a pt?

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Stretching: Try to stretch out the region of the carpal tunnel to decrease the symptoms of median nerve entrapment
sometimes it can help but sometimes you may still need surgical release.

Question 3

can cts be treated with yoga exercises?

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It will help.: I should provide some benefits, and also keep you active-hence more benefits!

Question 4

which are the jobs more at risk forcts?

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Depends: People who perform assembly-line work, such as food packaging and electronic manufacturing; or use vibrating tools such as jackhammers, may be more susceptible to cts.

Question 5

sir my ncv test shows early signs of cts .what medication do you suggest.

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CTS: There is no medication for cts. You may try to identify the activities that aggravate it and avoid them. Also, wearing wrist splints may help with your symptoms.

Question 6

would you consider cts surgery for a tenth grader with worst pain with most everyday activities?

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Carpal Tunnel: i do know of an age restriction for surgery to repair this if it is indicated.  Nerve conduction studies and evaluation by a hand surgeon are needed before consideration of surgery.

Question 7

iv been stopping b6 for my cts for 1 week. (7weeks consuming at 200mg a day). the symptoms still there. how long will they disappeared completely? thx

Accepted Answer

May not: vitamin B6 may not resolve carpal tunnel syndrome. You need to have an an evaluation, ask your physician. Carpal tunnel can be improved with wrist splinting,  wrist injections, or if necessary surgery

Question 8

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 9

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 10

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

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