Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Disease Condition of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Introduction
- Causation
- Signs and Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a set of symptoms that occur when a particular nerve (Median nerve) gets compressed at the wrist. This condition is grouped under 'Entrapment Neuropathies' since the nerve gets 'trapped' in a tunnel-like space of the wrist which is called 'Carpal Tunnel'. The Median nerve is responsible for sensations on the palmer aspect of the thumb and fingers as well as movements of some of the small muscles of the hand. Due to pressure of the surrounding vessels and tendons on the median nerve, it starts producing abnormal sensations and pain in the areas that are supplied by it.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Some of the common symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are as follows:
- Gradual onset in most cases with involvement of palmer aspect of thumb, index and middle fingers
- Burning sensation, tingling, numbness, discomfort in above mentioned areas
- There may be a sensation as if fingers are swollen even though there is no perceptible swelling on examination
- Symptoms usually appear during night time in the initial stages
- Sharp shooting pains in the forearmSharp shooting pains in the forearm
- Grip power may be reduced
- There may be wasting of muscles in the affected region in the advanced stages
- Some patients may be unable to tell difference between warmth and cool sensations (using the affected fingers)

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Homeopathy has good scope in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel syndrome. The medicines can effectively control the discomfort, tingling, numbness, pain associated with this condition. It must be kept in mind that targeting the cause during homeopathic treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very essential, for e.g., if the condition has occurred due to generalised water retention in the body (from any cause), the underlying condition also has to be treated else the tissue swelling in the wrist will not subside. In cases where an inherently narrow Carpal tunnel is the cause of the pain, Homeopathy can offer pain relief but will not increase the size of the canal; however, homeopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment may delay or avoid the need for surgery in such cases.