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What Causes Right Hand Swelling While Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Question: hi,
I suffer from carpal tunnel and I wear a carpal tunnel support and have being given steroid injections.
my right hand is now swollen again
and the bone running down on either side of my right hand is really sore and swollen what else can I do I am only 47 and need to see what you recommend to help with this
XXXXXXX XXXX
hi can you answer
I suffer from carpal tunnel and I wear a carpal tunnel support and have being given steroid injections.
my right hand is now swollen again
and the bone running down on either side of my right hand is really sore and swollen what else can I do I am only 47 and need to see what you recommend to help with this
XXXXXXX XXXX
hi can you answer
Brief Answer:
Get investigated and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is due to compression of median nerve at wrist joint.
It can be due to Thyroid disorder, pregnancy, Joint disease or any other cause.
The treatment consists of physiotherapy, correction of Thyroid abnormalities or joint disease.
The drugs for pain relief like Pregabalin, Amitryptiline can be used along with pain killers.
Injection of steroid in joint is the next step and can be repeated if required.
Lastly operative measures with release of carpal tunnel sheath can be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is due to compression of median nerve at wrist joint.
It can be due to Thyroid disorder, pregnancy, Joint disease or any other cause.
The treatment consists of physiotherapy, correction of Thyroid abnormalities or joint disease.
The drugs for pain relief like Pregabalin, Amitryptiline can be used along with pain killers.
Injection of steroid in joint is the next step and can be repeated if required.
Lastly operative measures with release of carpal tunnel sheath can be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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