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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Question: I think I may have carpal tunnel. My symptoms are the following: burning in hand and first three fingers, tingling, and pain. At night it wakes me and the pain has traveled all the way up my arm. If I shake my hand a little it subsides, but the pain at times is quite intense. My pain is mostly in my thumb.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your question here at HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

The answer to your concerns is yes, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most likely diagnosis in your case.

Get confirmation by having done a nerve conduction study of the affected hand and, if moderate to severe compression of the median nerve is found, consider releasing surgery (a simple surgical procedure under local anesthesia), in order to get relief.

Discuss your concerns with a orthopedic Surgeon or Neurosurgeon.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (18 minutes later)
Can my symptoms also be the cause of a brain tumor?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

No, these symptoms are typical for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Hope I helped you.

Please close and rate the question if you found it helpful and if you don't have any other questions.

Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (33 hours later)
Is going to ER necessary for kidney stones? Any home remedy that can alleviate the intense excruciating pain?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on pain level.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Kidney stones may result in severe pain, so, the necessity to go to ER or not depends on the pain level.

If mild to moderate pain, you can use warm procedures, or hot shower at home together with painkillers such Ibuprofen.

If severe pain, ER treatment is necessary.

Hope this helps.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (11 hours later)
After drinking a lot of liquid and not urinating, how much time can pass without urinating (having kidney stone), before it's dangerous?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Few hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Generally, if you drink too much fluids and don't urinate after a couple of hours, feeling also increased pain or discomfort, it is necessary to get evaluated at your ER with echo ultrasound of nephro-urinary tract, because complications such hydronephrosis, urinary retention etc. may result.

Hope this helps.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (33 minutes later)
If a very small amount of urine was passed now us ER still necessary?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can still wait.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

If you are able to pass urine, you can wait.

If you will feel increased pain and discomfort, you should be evaluated at your ER.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (41 hours later)
Can u get diverticulitis after having a colonoscopy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

There is no clear evidence that colonoscopy may cause diverticulitis, but it is possible mainly due to preparation before the colonoscopy and procedure itself.

If diverticulitis was evident only shortly after colonoscopy ( few days to a couple of weeks ), there may be a relationship.

Hope this helps.

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Brief Answer: Yes, carpal tunnel syndrome. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for posting your question here at HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. The answer to your concerns is yes, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most likely diagnosis in your case. Get confirmation by having done a nerve conduction study of the affected hand and, if moderate to severe compression of the median nerve is found, consider releasing surgery (a simple surgical procedure under local anesthesia), in order to get relief. Discuss your concerns with a orthopedic Surgeon or Neurosurgeon. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.