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30 to 60years of age, most common range
MedlinePlus says carpal tunnel syndrome occurs most often in people aged 30 to 60, and that other factors that may lead to it include alcohol use, wrist fractures and arthritis, cysts, infections, obesity and fluid retained during pregnancy or menopause.
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“Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs most often in people ages 30 to 60. It is more common in women than men. Other factors that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include: Alcohol use Bone fractures and arthritis of the wrist Cyst or tumor that grows in the wrist Infections Obesity Extra fluids retained during pregnancy or menopause”
Carpal tunnel syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025, Causes.
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- The page lists these as factors that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, alongside rheumatoid arthritis and amyloidosis. It is a consumer medical encyclopedia from the US National Library of Medicine.
- What it does not show
- A list of associated factors, not measured risks: it does not say how much each one raises the chance of developing the condition.
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