• Khushbu R. Prajapati
• Ram B. Shukla

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common compressive, canalicular neuropathies of the upper extremities, causing hand pain and impaired function. CTS results from compression or injury of the median nerve at the wrist within the confines of the carpal tunnel. In some case cause remain unknown. The syndrome is however common in hypothyroidism, DM, RA, in pregnancy. This condition may occur occasionally in myxedema, osteoarthritis, malunited colles’ fracture. It is more common in middle aged women at the menopause. It is about 8 times more common in women.1 Pain and needles in the fingers particularly in index and middle finger, sometimes in thumb, is the common presenting symptoms. Such pain is usually worse at the night and wakens up the patient with the burning pain, tingling sensation and numbness. In Ayurveda CTS can be compared with Vishwachi. Conventional medical system using broad spectrum pain-killers, analgesics ointment, NSAIDS, Surgery. Despite of advancements in the medical field, there are no satisfactory treatment strategies that can manage the condition completely. Treatment approaches emphasized in Ayurveda are useful in such conditions. In Ayurveda Vatahara, Snighdha, Balya, Rasayana Treatment is mentioned.

carpal tunnel syndrome, Viswachi, Patra Pinda Sweda

"CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-AN AYURVEDIC VIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.b128-b134, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206119.pdf

"CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-AN AYURVEDIC VIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppb128-b134, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206119.pdf