5 signs you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when tissues surrounding the flexor tendons swell, putting pressure on the median nerve.
Symptoms usually begin slowly and can occur at any time. They may include:
- Numbness, tingling, burning, and pain—primarily in the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers
- Tingling is often worse at night or first thing in the morning. It may be provoked by activities that involve gripping an object, for example a mobile telephone or newspaper, especially if the hand is elevated
- Occasional shock-like sensations that radiate to the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers
- Pain or tingling that may travel up the forearm toward the shoulder
- Weakness and clumsiness in the hand—this may make it difficult to perform fine movements such as buttoning your clothes
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