The median nerve runs from the neck down through the arm to the hand. It controls the muscles at the base of the thumb. It also carries signals about sensation from the thumb, index, long, and ring fingers to the brain.

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the carpal tunnel becomes narrowed or when the tissues around the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel become swollen, putting pressure on the median nerve.


Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CT :

Most of the time there is no one cause that can be found for carpal tunnel syndrome, and often there are multiple risk factors that may be contributing. The the most significant risk factors include:

1. Wrist injury: A dislocation, fracture, burn, or severe bruise on the wrist or lower arm can cause swelling in the carpal tunnel.
2. Anatomic factors: You may have been born with a small carpal tunnel, tiny wrists, or a bone arrangement that impinges on the carpal tunnel. Deformity can also develop due to inflammatory arthritis.
3. Sex: Women are more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome, perhaps because they have smaller wrists than men.
4. Age: The biggest age risk group is 40 to 60.
5. Inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk.

1. Conditions that damage nerves, including diabetes, may affect the median nerve.
2. Conditions that lead to fluid retention, including pregnancy, menopause, and kidney failure
3. Hypothyroidism: The mechanism isn\'t understood, but the condition can cause fluid retention and might lead to deposits on the median nerve.
4. Acromegaly (overactive pituitary gland) increases the size of the median nerve, which raises the risk of compression.
5. Repetitive use due to flexing the wrist, most often seen on an industrial assembly line in industries such as manufacturing, sewing, cleaning, and food processing
6. Exposure to vibration is noted as a minor cause.

How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessed ?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is diagnosed with a thorough clinical examination of the arm and wrist. A nerve conduction study may also be required. A typical assessment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome usually involves:

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CT :

Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome report at least one of the following symptoms:

1. Night symptoms and waking
2. Tingling in the thumb and first two fingers
3. Loss of sensation in the thumb or fingers
4. Pain in the front of the wrist or thumb which can travel up the arm
5. Weakness when making pinching movements

Ayurvedic Perspective On The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

According to Ayurveda the health is maintained by balancing of three Doshas namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha. If any disturbance in this normalcy due to any food habit, seasonal change happens, it will lead to disease. Thus treatment in Ayurveda mainly based on the balancing of these doshas and some other factors, etc. A vitiated Vata dosha leads to the carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, swelling, pain and burning sensation are a sign of Vata imbalance. Therefore, a holistic approach needs to be applied while treating the condition. A vata pacifying diet and regime must be adopted.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CT :









 

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome involves giving symptomatic relief for pain and swelling as well as for the numbness and burning sensation. Treatment is also given to reduce the swelling in the fibrous tissue situated in the wrist.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines have a good anti- inflammatory action, which get relief from pain, swelling, as well as other symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome. This treatment can also be supported by local treatment in the form of local applications as well as fomentation.  Ayurvedic herbal ointments, pastes, and medicated oils are used as local therapy.  Local therapy also helps in quickly reducing pain and swelling related to the condition.