What Is Nerve Compression Syndrome?
5. Risk Factors
Underlying medical conditions that cause widespread inflammation may put you at risk for nerve compression syndrome. These include diabetes and autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Women in general are more likely to develop nerve compression syndromes, particularly in the carpal tunnel. It is not clear why, but one theory is that the carpal tunnel and similar structures tend to be narrower in women. Pregnant women are particularly at risk for nerve compression syndrome due to weight gain and water retention, which can combine to put excess pressure on the nerves.
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