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    Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection

    Fast, effective relief from wrist pain, numbness, and tingling caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can cause numbness, tingling, weakness, and aching in the hand and fingers. These symptoms often worsen at night and can interfere with everyday tasks such as typing, driving, gripping objects, and sleeping comfortably.

    A carpal tunnel steroid injection is a minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the median nerve, providing rapid and often long-lasting relief. 

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    Why Consider Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection

    Carpal Tunnel symptoms can progressively affect hand function and quality of life: 

    • Tingling, numbness, or pins and needles in the thumb, index, and middle fingers 
    • Wrist pain, often worse at night 
    • Weak grip strength or dropping objects 
    • Difficulty with typing, driving, or daily tasks 
    • Poor response to wrist splints, rest, or medication

    Early treatment can help restore function and reduce nerve irritation. 

    Key Benefits 

    • Rapid reduction in pain and tingling
    • Improves hand strength and function
    • Reduces night-time symptoms
    • Minimally invasive, quick procedure
    • No downtime required
    • May delay or avoid surgery
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    What to Expect 

    Before the procedure 

    • The wrist is cleaned and prepared 
    • Local anaesthetic is applied to ensure comfort 

    During the procedure 

    • A small needle delivers corticosteroid medication into the carpal tunnel 
    • The injection takes only a few seconds 
    • Most patients feel mild pressure rather than pain 

    After the procedure 

    • Temporary numbness from anaesthetic may occur 
    • Mild soreness for 24–48 hours is normal 
    • Light activities can be resumed immediately 
    • Avoid heavy wrist use for 24–48 hours 
    • Improvement typically begins within 3–7 days, with full effect over 1–2 weeks 

    Carpal Tunnel Steroid Injection FAQs

    Relief can last several months to over a year depending on severity and individual response.
    Discomfort is minimal due to local anaesthetic. Most patients find it very tolerable.
    Typically 1–3 per year depending on symptoms and response to treatment.
    Yes, for many patients, symptoms improve enough to delay or avoid surgical intervention.
    No, light activities can resume immediately, with brief restrictions on heavy wrist use.
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    Get fast, effective treatment with expert carpal tunnel steroid injections.
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