I Can Feel Some Thing In Palm And Fingers Is It Carpel Tunnel Due To Excessive Typing Should I Use Wirst Rest So That It Goes Away?

Posted on Sat, 30 Jan 2021

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Question : I use keyboard for typing but from past 2-3 my palm is having very little discomfort but it is not painful , but I can feel some thing in palm and fingers is it carpel tunnel due to excessive typing should I use wirst rest so that it goes away?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Give rest to your hand and observe and see.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. Ankush,

Thanks for posting your query.

Yes, it does look like beginning of carpel tunnel syndrome and it is best if you give your hands some rest for a few days and also use an ergonomic mouse ( a vertical mouse helps immensly).

If this continues to bother you again and again, then you will have to reduce your work.

Meanwhile, get an ergnomic keyboard as well.

I hope that answers your query.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (15 hours later)

should I wear wrist support brace while working?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to use wrist support

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr Ankush,

Thanks for following up with me.

Yes, it is recommended to use wrist support to reduce the repitive injury which results in carpel tunnel syndrome.

Hope that clarifies your doubt.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D