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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers While Suffering From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

I Have gotten Carpal Tunnel in both wrists. I m also 67 & guitar is/was ? on my bucket lists. But my question is why I have Suddenly gotten -Trigger finger ? in my Right -Index - to the knuckle -Strumming hand, which really hurts, IOne would think I get something like this w/ my playing fingers... they do the heavy lifting. Oh, I I ve been waking up w/ Swollen fingers. ??
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Hello,

* As per the narration and my clinical experience co relation, the current condition is due to possible discomfort in venous blood return from the compartment pressure via carpel tunnel syndrome.

* Trigger finger is due to ligament compression from the carpel tunnel.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers While Suffering From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hello, * As per the narration and my clinical experience co relation, the current condition is due to possible discomfort in venous blood return from the compartment pressure via carpel tunnel syndrome. * Trigger finger is due to ligament compression from the carpel tunnel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician