[EBS입트영 6/27 Thu] Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / 손목 터널 증후군

27 Thu. 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / 손목 터널 증후군

 

“Carpal tunnel syndrome” is a condition where the median nerve, which runs into the palm of one’s hand, gets squeezed at the wrist (carpal tunnel) by tendons that control the fingers.

Decreased elasticity of tendons due to aging or occupational factors such as repetitive use of the hand are the major underlying causes. 

Symptoms include numbness in the fingertips, a tingling sensation in the palm, and sometimes a flash of shooting pain like an electric shock in the hand. 

The treatment method depends on the severity of the symptoms.

Mild symptoms may get better with rest of anti-inflammatory medications, but more severe cases may require injections in the palm.

If things still don’t get better, a patient may need to consider getting surgery.

 

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the palm of one’s hand 손바닥 

tendons 힘줄

due to aging 노화로 인해 

occupational factors 직업적 특성 

the major underlying cause 주요 원인 

numbness in the fingertips 손가락 끝 무감각 

a tingling sensation 저리는 느낌 

a flash of shooting pain 번쩍하는 통증 

The treatment method 치료 방법 

the severity of the symptoms 증상의 정도 

get better with rest 휴식으로 나아지다 

things still don’t get better 그래도 나아지지 않다 

consider getting surgery 수술 치료를 고려하다