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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Name	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Related to/Also known as
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.
Types
Useful national contacts	Currently no national support groups.
Online resources	Carpal tunnel syndrome (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/y8p9tj4t 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 (Patient.co.uk website) https://tinyurl.com/35jkfcx Carpal tunnel syndrome (Arthritis Research UK website) https://tinyurl.com/ybuvxvc8 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page (U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website) https://tinyurl.com/6t5kd
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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