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Putting Off Carpel Tunnel Surgery Will Cause Any Risk?

i just got a job doing alot of hard work with my hands and i have carpul tunnel and my knuckles are swollen and th ey hurt and its hard and sometimes impossible to make a fist on both hands and my left hand is always numb but when i get to work they are numb for a little while, then i work them in and i can use them better but when i get home it comes back full force i wear my wrist splints at night but it never gets better i cant take time off of work because i just got the job and there is a six month probationary period. is there anything i can do to putoff the surgery for a while and what are some of the risks of puting the surgery off
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to carpal tunnel syndrome.
I suggest to try conservative treatment before surgery.
I suggest:
-Wrist splinting. A splint that holds your wrist still while you sleep can help relieve nighttime symptoms of tingling and numbness
-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Tylenol to treat the pain.
-Corticosteroids which should be taken on prescription.


Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Putting Off Carpel Tunnel Surgery Will Cause Any Risk?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to carpal tunnel syndrome. I suggest to try conservative treatment before surgery. I suggest: -Wrist splinting. A splint that holds your wrist still while you sleep can help relieve nighttime symptoms of tingling and numbness -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Tylenol to treat the pain. -Corticosteroids which should be taken on prescription. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician