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Is carpel tunnel an auto-immune disease? does it happen from wrist injury, like a fall, and can it go away?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is not an autoimmune disease. An wrist injury may be a risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Answered 4/3/2022

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The most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is repetitive wrist flexion/extension, from assembly-line work or keyboarding, resulting in a synovitis which compresses the median nerve. Direct wrist trauma can hurt the nerve, but the median nerve can be involved in a general polyneuropathy from an autoimmune disorder. Nocturnal wrist splints can help, and vitamins and NSAID's also useful.

Answered 4/3/2022

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