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What is the main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome?
What is the main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Inflammation of the wrist tendons
- Degeneration of the hand muscles
- Compression of the median nerve in the wrist (correct)
- Excessive typing and keyboard use
What happens to carpal tunnel syndrome over time in most patients?
What happens to carpal tunnel syndrome over time in most patients?
- It disappears on its own
- It gets worse over time (correct)
- It improves gradually without treatment
- It remains the same with no progression
Which symptoms are commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Which symptoms are commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Headaches and dizziness
- Backache and leg cramps
- Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm (correct)
Which nerve is primarily affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?
Which nerve is primarily affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?
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