Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Written by Himabindhu

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 03, 2015

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ?

Increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness, tingling and other symptoms.

Cause(s) :

Predisposition to diabetes
Obesity
Hypothyroidism
Manual work with vibrating tools

Symptoms :

Numbness or tingling sensation in hand and fingers
Pain in wrist, palm or forearm
Numbness or pain that worsens in night
Unbearable pain experienced in the middle of night that it might wake you up
Increase in pain on using hand or wrist
Trouble gripping objects
Tendency to drop things
Weakness in thumb

Diagnosis and Tests :

Clinical examination like Phalen’s maneuver, Tinel’s sign, Durkan test, Hand elevation test
X Ray
CT
MRI
Skin Examination

Specialist to consult : Neurology

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