Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the constriction of a nerve in the carpal area. This constriction can lead to pain and loss of sensitivity. Accordingly, the therapy is mainly aimed at giving this nerve more space again and alleviating the symptoms. Depending on the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, the therapy varies. Conservative … Therapy of carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition If wrists are swollen, this can be attributed to fluid that for various reasons remains in the tissue of the wrist or in the hand in general. This can be blood, for example, which can drain more poorly, or lymph fluid. In addition, the wrist can be swollen when it is inflamed, as a … Swollen wrists
Associated symptoms In addition to the swelling, pain, itching, a restriction of movement and stiffness of the wrist or a rash may occur. The hand may also be overheated. All these factors allow conclusions to be drawn about the cause of the wrist swelling. Accompanying itching makes an allergic reaction likely. In this case, further … Associated symptoms | Swollen wrists
TreatmentTherapy Acutely, it is important to make the existing symptoms, such as pain and inflammation, tolerable, for example with the help of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. It may be necessary to immobilize the wrist, for example with a splint or bandage. Depending on the underlying disease, cooling or warming of the affected wrist … TreatmentTherapy | Swollen wrists
With participation of the feet Simultaneous swelling of the wrist and feet indicates a non-local cause. Particularly at an advanced age, fluid retention due to poor vascular conditions or insufficient cardiac work must be considered. Restricted kidney function and thus less fluid excretion can also cause swelling of the feet and hands. In this case, … With participation of the feet | Swollen wrists
Definition The thumb is put under a lot of strain during numerous everyday movements of the hand. When grasping or lifting, the thumb is basically involved. Various causes can lead to overloading and/or damage to the thumb end joint. The thumb end joint is a small joint that connects the base of the thumb with … Pain in the thumb end joint
Associated symptoms Depending on the cause of the pain in the thumb end joint, various accompanying complaints can occur. The pain can occur during special movements, at certain times of the day or radiate.Inflammatory changes are accompanied by the typical inflammatory symptoms: Redness, swelling, overheating and functional impairment of the affected joint. Swelling can be … Associated symptoms | Pain in the thumb end joint
Cracking Joint noises such as cracking or rubbing can be an accompanying symptom of arthrosis. Often the thumb saddle joint, rhizarthrosis, is affected. The thumb end joint can also cause pain, swelling, instability in the joint and restricted freedom of movement in the context of arthrosis. In addition to joint noises, a visible deformation of … Cracking | Pain in the thumb end joint
Homeopathy If you have pain in the thumb end joint, you should first contact your family doctor and talk to him in detail about the complaints, possible accompanying symptoms and previous illnesses. Frequently, a referral to an orthopedist, the specialist for joint diseases, is then made. In the case of complex diseases such as rheumatism … Homeopathy | Pain in the thumb end joint
