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What can cause carpel tunnel syndrome?
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Many things: There are a number of factors that can either cause or significantly exacerbate carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is caused by an increase in pressure within the carpal tunnel. the exact cause of this increase in pressure os usually not identified but many conditions such as repetitive activity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc can contribute to the symptoms.
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