HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

I Use Keyboard For Typing But From Past 2-3 My

default
Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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?
doctor
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
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (13 hours later)
thank you doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 hour later)
should I wear wrist support brace while working?
doctor
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
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 1115 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
I Use Keyboard For Typing But From Past 2-3 My

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