[Genesis and therapy of postpartum carpal tunnel syndrome]

In a young woman a strong carpal-tunnel-syndrome was observed after everey of her three deliveries, apparently at the termination of the lactation. Pain and tingling in the arms and hands was very good to be influenced by diuretics. It has be concluded from these facts, that this type of carpal-tunnel-syndrome is to trace back to a temporary generalized oedema, probable caused by the hypothalamical oxytocin-producing centre.