Carpal tunnel syndrome measures - what to do with KTS?

Carpal tunnel syndrome measures - almost one in ten Germans between the ages of 40 and 70 suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome, and women are affected around five times more often than men. And most people ask themselves: what to do about carpal tunnel syndrome, what is the best treatment? But let's start with the symptoms...

Instead of relaxing in a restful sleep, many people are kept awake at night by pain in their hand. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome range from slight tingling and numbness to numbness and severe pain. However, symptoms can occur not only at night, but also during the day under stress. If left untreated, the condition can lead to severe damage to the metacarpal nerve and loss of the ability to grip. This is why carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms must always be taken seriously and investigated. And it is right to ask yourself: What should I do if I have carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome - a widespread disease What should I do?

Women in particular are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. They develop it around five times more frequently than men. Women around and after the menopause are particularly frequently affected. However, carpal tunnel syndrome can also occur during pregnancy. The symptoms during pregnancy are caused by swelling and water retention, which increase the pressure on the carpal tunnel and thus compress the nerve. In most women, the symptoms disappear completely as soon as the baby is born and the body has readjusted.

However, the symptoms most frequently occur with increasing age. The cause of the condition cannot usually be determined, but one-sided stressful activities, such as driving for very long periods, seem to promote the occurrence and severity of the symptoms.

Recognizing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome

How can carpal tunnel syndrome be recognized? Experts talk about five main symptoms that give a clear indication of the condition.

Tingling and numb fingers are very typical, with the thumb, index and middle fingers mainly affected. This symptom is accompanied by pain in the wrist and forearm. The wrist is often stiff and painful when moving, especially in the morning. In everyday life, there are two other important symptoms: the strength in the thumb and the control of the fingers decreases, which leads to problems with gripping and frequent dropping of objects.

Carpal tunnel syndrome measures

The trigger for pain and numbness is an increase in volume in the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel or carpal canal is a kind of tube through which numerous tendons and the median nerve, the metacarpal nerve, run. The tendons all have a fine sheath, the tendon sheaths. Under heavy strain, these tendon sheaths can proliferate, require more space and the pressure in the carpal canal increases. The severe symptoms are therefore caused by the pinched nerve. If carpal tunnel syndrome remains untreated, the nerve can be irreparably damaged. The hand then remains numb and the ability to grip is restricted. It is therefore important to act quickly at the first symptoms.

Conventional treatment consists of immobilizing the wrist using a so-called night splint, while advanced carpal tunnel syndrome is operated on. This involves splitting the roof of the carpal canal, which widens the carpal tunnel and reduces the pressure on the nerve.

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