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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Name	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the nerve running into the hand becomes entrapped or compressed at the wrist, as it passes through the 'carpal tunnel.' Early symptoms include tingling affecting parts or all of the hand and symptoms are often worse at night.
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Useful national contacts	Versus Arthritis Web: www.versusarthritis.org Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Helpline: 0800 5200 520 Find local support: www.versusarthritis.org/in-your-area
Children & young people	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (KidsHealth) https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/carpal.html
Online resources	Coronavirus and how to manage your pain at home (Versus Arthritis) www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/april/coronavirus-and-how-to-manage-your-pain-at-home Carpal tunnel syndrome (Versus Arthritis) www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/y8d3es9m Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Diabetes.co.uk) www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/carpal-tunnel.html Carpal tunnel syndrome exercises (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website) https://tinyurl.com/yayjmqrz Carpal-Tunnel.net (NHS website) www.carpal-tunnel.net Carpal tunnel syndrome (Versus Arthritis website) https://tinyurl.com/t6pk6ze Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page (U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website) https://tinyurl.com/ydluq3b5 Living with a condition (The Brain Charity)
Our resources	The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and on a wide range of disability-related issues. Visit our library to read our copy of Arthritis Research UK's booklet Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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