Medical terms like "inflammation," "edema," "swelling," and "lymphatic fluid" can sound like completely different issues, but they all boil down to excess fluid (which is over 95% water) that can get trapped in tight parts of the body, like the Carpal Tunnel. Decoding Inflammation, Swelling & Lymph Fluid is the first step to understanding the root cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and finding the right treatment. Here we help you to untangle these confusing terms that are often used to describe the same thing - a fluid that is mostly water that drains through the lymph channels.