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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Swelling
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Prevention: Carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented by controlling the risk factors that cause the injury. This is done through the application of ergonomics. Ergonomics means changing the work to fit the worker, rather than making the worker try to fit the work. A comprehensive ergonomics program includes the following elements:
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A typical dose of vitamin B6 for carpal tunnel syndrome is 50 mg 2 to 3 times a day. Side effects may include increased urination. It can take up to 6 weeks to notice an improvement. The maximum intake from all sources should be less than 200 mg a day, unless otherwise recommended by your doctor.
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Here are some exercises intended to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Remember doing a quick five minute exercise warm-up before starting work, just as runners stretch before a run, can help prevent work-related injuries.
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A second trial compares the effects of the medication amitriptyline, acupuncture, and placebos for treating repetitive stress disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The study is located at Harvard University. For information contact Ted Kaptchuk at (617) 665รข€“2174 or tkaptchu@caregroup.harvard.edu.
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The Carpal Solution was designed by a Muscular Skeletal Specialist to empower CTS sufferers to access the much needed nightly stretching therapy, cost effectively and on a consistent basis in the comfort and privacy of one’s own home. It would be difficult to duplicate the effect of gentle stretching for eight hours each night in any other way. As such, The Carpal Solution is a relatively simple, but remarkable, medical breakthrough.
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A carpal tunnel release can now be done through an endoscope. In this procedure, a small (about 1 centimeter) incision is made by the wrist. Through this incision, a small camera is inserted into the carpal tunnel. A small knife attached to the camera is then used to release the carpal tunnel.
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