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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease that is caused by pressure to the nerve in the wrist that allows feeling and movement of the wrist. This disease can cause weakness, muscle damage, tingling, soreness or numbness in the fingers and hands. Repetitive motions of the wrist and hands, which include typing, sewing, painting, and playing musical instruments commonly cause carpal tunnel syndrome. The nerve that serves the inner half of the hand (the median nerve) travels through what is known as the carpal tunnel. Inflammation or collapse of this tunnel will pinch the nerve, causing what is generally known as a neuropathy, which will lead to the inability of the nerve to perform its proper functions.

carpal-tunnelThe most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is typing. The repeated movement of typing, when repeatedly performed from a position that is stressful on the wrists, is believed to be the cause in many cases. This results in a pinching of the median nerve that runs down the side of the wrist, causing numbness and pain, typically on the inside portion of the hand, affecting the thumb, index, middle, and inner half of the ring finger.

There are many symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. These symptoms can include numbness and tingling in the palm of the hand, thumb and two to three fingers in either or both hands. Symptoms also include sharp pains in the wrist that extends to the elbow, problems with finger coordination and movement, degeneration of muscle under the thumb, and weakness in grip and ability to carry objects in one or both hands.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Has Many Medical Problems That Are Associated With It:

  • Acromegaly (excess growth cause by overproduction of certain growth hormones)
  • Alcoholism
  • Arthritis
  • Bone Fractures
  • Diabetes

  • Hypothyrodism (lower than baseline production of thyroid enzymes)
  • Infections
  • Menopause, Premenstrual Syndrome and Pregnancy
  • Obesity
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a debilitating disease that keeps you out of work for long periods of time. Dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome can be stressful, and a competent and experienced RI Social Security Disability attorney can ease the stress and pain of fighting for your right to Social Security Disability compensation. An experienced Warwick social security disability attorney can also ensure that the Social Security Administration is aware of the extent of your disability and your inability to work.

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If you have an attorney prior to filing a claim with the Social Security Administration, your chances of succeeding are nearly doubled. Not only are your chances of success greater, but also you will begin receiving your benefits more quickly. If you plan on, or are currently doing business with the Social Security Administration, call one of our lawyers in RI at The Law Offices of d’Oliveira & Associates now. We can help to ensure that your claim is processed quickly, efficiently, and successfully. We at d’Oliveira & Associates are highly skilled in the area of Social Security Disability law and have helped many clients successfully. Please contact The Law Offices of d’Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.

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Paul d’Oliveira

Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.

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