What is the difference between Arthritis and Carpal Tunnel?

Arthritis and Carpal Tunnel are health conditions that must be taken care of with seriousness to avoid the severity of pains that comes with the two conditions. Arthritis is the condition of the joints in which there is inflammation of the joints. This usually generates a lot of pains in the body, and it can be caused due to infections, it can also be caused as a result of the breaking down of the lining of the joints. At times arthritis can be inherited.

Carpal Tunnel, on the other hand, occurs when pressure is exerted on the central vein or nerve, especially the median vein or median nerve running through the forearm and arm. This usually generates a sensation of pain in hand, and it can also lead to numbness. Carpal tunnel can be diagnosed using MRI, Ultrasound, and Electromyogram. In terms of treatment, arthritis can be treated by surgery depending on how critical the condition is, anti-inflammatory drugs can also be used. Carpal tunnel can also be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and medicines if needed