Question 1

is mild stroke treatable?

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Yes, time dependent: All strokes are treatable, but restoration of function depends on the location and extent of the stroke and the timing of, and type of, intervention.  Some strokes can be treated with different types of blood thinners, body cooling to protect the brain, or even surgery.  Ascertainment of risk factors and their control, plus psychosocial support and aggressive rehabilitation are required.

Question 2

how do i treat carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is the best way to treat carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Start with splint: Night splinting and daily gentle stretches and flexibility exercises are they best way to treat early carpal tunnel. As the condition progresses and splinting no longer controls the numbness, then surgical management is the best treatment.

Question 4

how should i treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Injections, surgery: You can avoid carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) by wearing braces on your wrists, but once you have it, the best treatment is surgery.  You can try injections of steroids, but cts doesn't respond well to this.  
It is very important that if you have weakness or numbness that you seek an operation right away; this kind of damage can be permanent if it's not treated promptly!

Question 5

is there any natural way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Carpal tunnel: Accupuncture has been reportedly to have some beneficial effect (at lkeast according to some of my patients).
Braces may help as well.

Question 6

do i need to report carpal tunnel syndrome as a long-term health condition, or does it go away after being treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carpel tunnel some could resolve with no sequence, some time it cold go on for long time even when treated especially if the continue doing the same job. Good luck thank you.

Question 7

a few months ago i was given an injection to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. since then i've had discoloration and change in skin texture, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Corticosteroid injections can cause skin discoloration (hypopigmentation) and change in skin texture.

Question 8

can chiropractors help treat carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

No: Chiropractors relieve musculoskeletal symptoms by realigning the spine. Carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is caused by compression of the median nerve, within the carpal tunnel. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment. Oral/injectable steroids, splints and occupational therapy are good non-operative treatments. Surgery may be needed for persistent cases.

Question 9

i have mild symptoms of carpal tunnel, but they go awayentirely with proper treatment. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel: There are multiple treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, an unpredictable neurologic condition. Night splints, activity modification and injections are all conservative options, though surgical intervention may eventually be needed. An emg/nerve conduction study can help determine the severity of your cts.

Question 10

what to do if mild pain recurs after carpal tunnel surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time: You need time, up to 6 month to recover. Pain, unfortunately , is part of recovering from surgery. Contact your surgeon and ask for pain medications.

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