Contents:
- Medical Video: Common Nerve Problems in the Elbow -- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Q&A)
- What is Guyon syndrome?
- Causes of Guyon syndrome
- 1. Repeated movements of the wrist
- 2. External pressure
- 3. Tumor
- Characteristics and symptoms of Guyon syndrome
- Sensory disorders
- Muscles weaken
- Claw hand (curly fingers)
- How do you deal with Guyon's syndrome?
Medical Video: Common Nerve Problems in the Elbow -- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Q&A)
Often feel the pain or tingling in the limbs sounds trivial and is not a serious matter for some people. Tingling usually occurs because certain body parts are pressed or burdened for quite a long time. However, frequent tingling accompanied by pain in the little finger and part of the ring finger can also be a symptom of the disease. A disease commonly characterized by these symptoms is known as Guyon syndrome.
What is Guyon syndrome?
Guyon Syndrome has another nameulnar tunnel syndrome and handlebar palsy. As the name suggests, this disorder is a result of pinching the ulnar nerve on a portion of the ring finger and little finger. Guyon syndrome is more risky for people who do repetitive work using the strength of their hands and wrists.
Causes of Guyon syndrome
There are several causes that cause clamping on the ulnar nerve. To find out what is the exact cause of your syndrome, see your doctor immediately. Some possible causes are:
1. Repeated movements of the wrist
Activities or jobs that demand active wrist use risk putting pressure on the ulnar nerve. Examples of such activities include kneading spices, operating certain tools, and using computers excessively.
If you have these risk factors, it's a good idea to rest your wrist every time. During sleep, try also so that the head does not overlap or support the wrist.
2. External pressure
Pressure from outside the human body is also associated with certain activities and work that are constantly so pressing the ulnar nerve travel area and cause various symptoms of this syndrome.
3. Tumor
The tumor can grow in the area around the ulnar nerve at the wrist. Tumors that often appear in the area include ganglion (joint tumor), lipoma (fat tissue tumor), neuroma (nerve tissue tumor), and others. If the size gets bigger, then the tumor will suppress the ulnar nerve.
Characteristics and symptoms of Guyon syndrome
Sensory disorders
Phenomena that include sensory disorders, including tingling, numbness, or pain in the ulnar nerve region, which is on the little finger and half the ring finger.
Muscles weaken
In addition to sensory disorders, Guyon syndrome can also cause muscles in the area to become weak so that the little finger becomes difficult to move.
Claw hand (curly fingers)
Due to the weakness of the muscle, then at the next stage the patient's hand can look like a claw (claw) because the little finger and ring finger are in a bent position. Some people also refer to this symptom as curly fingers.
How do you deal with Guyon's syndrome?
In general, this syndrome can be treated with preventive measures to surgery in serious cases. The following are things that include conservative and operative actions.
- Minimizing risk factors
- First reduce movements or activities that can trigger recurrence of pain or tingling
- Medications, such as pain relievers that are prescribed by a doctor
- Operation
The surgical procedure is the last choice if the usual healing methods fail or there is a tumor in the area.
