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Compression of the median nerve in the wrist can occur during a
number of different conditions, particularly those conditions which
lead to changes in fluid accumulation throughout the body. Because
the area of the wrist through which the median nerve passes is very
narrow, any swelling in the area will lead to pressure on the median
nerve. This pressure will ultimately interfere with the nerve's
ability to function normally. Pregnancy, obesity, arthritis, certain
thyroid conditions, diabetes, and certain pituitary abnormalities
all predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome. Other conditions which
increase the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome include some forms of
arthritis and various injuries to the arm and wrist (including
fractures, sprains, and dislocations). Furthermore, activities which
cause an individual to repeatedly bend the wrist inward toward the
forearm can predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome. Certain jobs which
require repeated strong wrist motions carry a relatively high risk
of carpal tunnel syndrome. Injuries of this type are referred to as
"repetitive motion" injuries, and are more frequent among
secretaries doing a lot of typing, people working at computer
keyboards or cash registers, factory workers, and some musicians. |
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