Beware ... sitting too much in front of a computer can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome

Doctors have identified some common muscular and skeletal disorders that occur because of working on computers for a long time, which is something the average person does from 8 to 9 hours per day, which leads to carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a time now news website.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder also called median nerve compression. It is a condition that causes symptoms such as numbness, weakness, and tingling in your hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is pressure on the median nerve. This is the nerve that runs through the length of your arm, and passes through a passage on the wrist called the carpal tunnel. It ends in your hand. This nerve controls the movement and sensation of your thumb and all of your fingers, except for the pinky finger.

The new coronavirus pandemic has caused some collateral damage to staying at home and working from home. This includes the constant and increasing use of laptops, increased screen time, all with consistently poor postures, leading to bone and muscle problems, and even poor eye health can be Carpal tunnel syndrome is also one of the ways our health has been affected by the epidemic.

Risk factors and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome

 

Some people may be more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome than others. They should be extra careful and take precautions, while also paying attention to the symptoms of the disorder.

Common risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome:

 

Abnormally small bones form the carpal tunnel (between the wrists and hands).

Repetitive and repetitive movements of the hands and wrists.

Any damage to the joints of the wrist or hands.

Pregnancy.

Menopause.

After a mastectomy.

Obesity.

Certain medical problems including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, or lupus.

Common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome

Burning, numbness, tingling, or pain in the thumb and fingers, not the pinky.

The tingling may also reach your forearm.

Swollen fingers.

Felt shocks in the thumbs and fingers.

Difficulty holding and pinching.

Difficulty making a fist.

If you see any of these symptoms that last for some time, you should see a doctor for treatment, especially if you want to avoid surgery. These symptoms can get worse over time, making it difficult for you to perform daily activities.