Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments
Your health care provider will figure out the best treatment for you based on:
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Your age
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Your overall health and medical history
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How bad your wrist is right now
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How well you tolerate specific medications, procedures, or therapies
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How bad the disease is expected to get
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Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
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Splinting your hand. This helps keep your wrist from moving. It also eases the compression of the nerves inside the tunnel.
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Anti-inflammatory medication. These may be oral or injected into the carpal tunnel space. These reduce the swelling.
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Surgery. This eases compression on the nerves in the carpal tunnel.
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Worksite changes. Changing position of your computer keyboard or making other ergonomic changes can help ease symptoms.
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Exercise. Stretching and strengthening exercises can be helpful in people whose symptoms have gotten better. These exercises may be supervised by a physical or occupational therapist.