Suggest Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on Sun, 12 Jun 2016

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Question : I cant make an amendment to my current pending question with the neurologist.... So i am posting here... What is the most likely cause of thenar atrophy and pain? My thenar muscle is showing signs of wasting and had a constant dull ache especially when moved in certain directions.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Carpal tunnel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Thenar muscle wasting with difficulty moving with some pain should be focussed for local compressive neuropathies. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in your age . You need electromyographic studies and nerve conduction studies of the affected hand to sort out and that will need a neurologist to decide and manage accordingly. FInd one and let them help.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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