Carpal tunnel syndrome risk factors: Difference between revisions

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wrist fracture
wrist dislocation
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People with smaller carpal tunnels may be more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome.

Women, especially those taking birth control pills, going through menopause, or taking estrogen, have the highest risk of developing CTS.

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 == Risk factors ==
-* age
-* smoking
+=== '''Anatomic factors.''' ===
-* obesity
+* wrist fracture
+* wrist dislocation
+* arthritis
+* People with smaller carpal tunnels may be more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome.
+=== '''age'''. ===
+=== '''Sex.''' ===
+Women, especially those taking birth control pills, going through menopause, or taking estrogen, have the highest risk of developing CTS.
+=== '''Nerve-damaging conditions.''' ===
+* Chronic illnesses such as diabetes
+=== '''Inflammatory conditions.''' ===
 * rheumatoid arthritis
-* diabetes
-* lupus
+=== '''Obesity.''' ===
+=== '''Alterations in the balance of body fluids.''' ===
+* pregnancy
+* menopause
+=== '''Other medical conditions.''' ===
+* kidney failure
+* [[lupus]]
 * hypothyroidism
 * multiple sclerosis.
-* Women, especially those taking birth control pills, going through menopause, or taking estrogen, have the highest risk of developing CTS.
-* Working with vibrating tools or on an assembly line that requires prolonged or repetitive flexion
+=== '''Workplace factors.''' ===
+* working with vibrating tools
+* assembly line
+* computer use
 == References ==