<prompt> Which of the following is not a cause for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome?AlcoholismSarcoidosisGoutMenorrhagia  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., Menorrhagia There are many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome: -1 Idiopathic: - This is the most common cause.2 Pregnancy and menopause3 Metabolic: - Gout, Diabetes mellitus4 Endocrine: - Hypothyroidism, Myxedema, Acromegaly, Hyperparathyroidism.5 Deposition disorder:- Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, Rheumatid arthritis, Leukemia, CRF, Mucopoly-saccharoidosis.6 Alcoholism7 Local causes: - Malunited colies fracture, osteo-arthritis of the carpal bones, synovitits of flexor tendon sheath, hematoma. 