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Suggest Treatment For Carpal Tunnel In Both Arms

I ve been diagnosed as having carpal tunnel in both arms. I m a paralegal and need to get rid of the tingling in my hands and arms. The right is the worst. I m just started a new job and am waiting for my new insurance to start in July to take care of it. If there are exercises or a way I can avoid surgery, that would be wonderful.
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be due to thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, fractures or trauma to the wrist & many others. Also numbness, pain & tingling could be due to the pressure effect on the nerve.

In order to reduce your symptoms,
- underlying cause should be treated
- keep your hand in a resting position by short splint ( which protects the nerve)
- cold compress
- Analgesics like ibuprofen
-Tab. Frusemide 40 mg once daily (to reduce swelling if present )
- Inj. Hydrocortisone locally into the carpel tunnel.
- if pain not reducing, surgery is the only option

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.


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Suggest Treatment For Carpal Tunnel In Both Arms

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be due to thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, fractures or trauma to the wrist & many others. Also numbness, pain & tingling could be due to the pressure effect on the nerve. In order to reduce your symptoms, - underlying cause should be treated - keep your hand in a resting position by short splint ( which protects the nerve) - cold compress - Analgesics like ibuprofen -Tab. Frusemide 40 mg once daily (to reduce swelling if present ) - Inj. Hydrocortisone locally into the carpel tunnel. - if pain not reducing, surgery is the only option Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.