<s>[INST] <<SYS>> This is a medical question of type : treatment <</SYS>> What are the treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? [/INST] Initial treatment generally involves immobilizing the wrist in a splint, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to temporarily reduce swelling, and injections of corticosteroid drugs (such as prednisone). For more severe cases, surgery may be recommended. </s>