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Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy

Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is often seen in pregnancy. CTSs come from 4% of the general population. Experts are not exactly sure what makes CTS so common during pregnancy, but they think hormonal-related inflammation may be the cause. Since fluid retention in pregnancy can cause damage to your ankle and fingers, it can also cause inflammation leading to CTS.   Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy: Common symptoms of CTS in pregnancy include: • stiffness and discomfort (almost like the feeling of nails and needles) on the fingers, hips, and hands, which can drag most at night • a feeling of numbness in the hands, wrists and fingers • Swollen fingers • reduce the difficulty of grabbing objects and problems in developing fine motor skills, such as tucking in a shirt or necklace One or both hands may be affected. A 2012 study found that approximately 50 percent of the Source of Confirmed Pregnant partici...