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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Hands And Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy
I am over 38 weeks pregnant, i have swelling in the arms and hands and also carpal tunnel due to pregnancy. Its the worst pain ever. I have tried walking, nipple stimulation, sex...nothing seems to be working. I am MISERABLE. Anything that could help
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in pregnancy. It causes pain , tingling and swelling in hand. It is usually relieved in 3 months after delivery.
But if you are having severe pain and swelling,I wowould suggest you to consult a neurologist and get proper examination and treatment done. You can be given wrist splints or corticosteroids injection at this stage to relieve the symptoms. If neurologist finds any nerve deficit, he may advise you surgery to treat this syndrome.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
But if you are having severe pain and swelling,I wowould suggest you to consult a neurologist and get proper examination and treatment done. You can be given wrist splints or corticosteroids injection at this stage to relieve the symptoms. If neurologist finds any nerve deficit, he may advise you surgery to treat this syndrome.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
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