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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Wrists Due To Carpal Tunnel

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Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Question: what can I do about the pain in my wrists and arm from carpal tunnel?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can do the following for relief-

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

For pain due to carpal tunnel you can do the following for relief-

Ice your wrist for 10 to 15 minutes 1 or 2 times an hour.

Wear a wrist splint at night. Wrist splints are generally available over-the-counter at most drugstores or pharmacies.

Take quick breaks from repetitive activities involving the use of your hands.

Avoid sleeping on your hands to help ease the pain or numbness in your wrists and hands.

You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain.

Rotate your wrists and stretch your palms and fingers.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Wrists Due To Carpal Tunnel

Brief Answer: You can do the following for relief- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. For pain due to carpal tunnel you can do the following for relief- Ice your wrist for 10 to 15 minutes 1 or 2 times an hour. Wear a wrist splint at night. Wrist splints are generally available over-the-counter at most drugstores or pharmacies. Take quick breaks from repetitive activities involving the use of your hands. Avoid sleeping on your hands to help ease the pain or numbness in your wrists and hands. You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain. Rotate your wrists and stretch your palms and fingers. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care