Conditions & Diseases: Bones, Muscles & Joints

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

See Also:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Introduction & Overview
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes & Risk Factors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs & Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Medical Tests & Diagnosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment & Prevention Options

Causes & Risk Factors

Some of the common causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include:

1. Repetitive movements of wrist due to occupations such as working on computer keyboard, playing a musical instrument and craftwork can cause CTS.

2. Excessive accumulation of watery fluids due to fractures may compress the median nerve leading to CTS.

3. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can cause CTS.

4. Enlargement of hand bones, as well as the feet and face (Acromegaly) could lead to CTS.

5. Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout or Pseudogout can cause CTS.

6. Renal failure and hemodialysis.

7. Hypothyroidism (Insufficient production by thyroid gland) (3).

See Also:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Introduction & Overview
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes & Risk Factors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs & Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Medical Tests & Diagnosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment & Prevention Options

Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
OmniMedicalSearch.com