Part 3 of 10 - What Are The Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes

Carpal tunnel syndrome is often the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel, rather than a problem with the nerve itself.

Most likely the disorder is due to a congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others.

The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Process: Step by Step

Other Contributing Factors

Other contributing factors include:

trauma or injury to the wrist that cause swelling, such as sprain or fracture

overactivity of the pituitary gland

hypothyroidism

rheumatoid arthritis

mechanical problems in the wrist joint

work stress

repeated use of vibrating hand tools

fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause

the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal

In some cases no cause of carpal tunnel syndrome can be identified.

Repetitive Movements

There is little clinical data to prove whether repetitive and forceful movements of the hand and wrist during work or leisure activities can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or other daily activities can result in repetitive motion disorders such as:

bursitis

tendonitis

Writer's Cramp

Writer's cramp, a condition in which a lack of fine motor skill coordination and ache and pressure in the fingers, wrist, or forearm is brought on by repetitive activity, is not a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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