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Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve - the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fing... |
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Symptoms
Numbness or tingling in the thumb and next two or three fingers of one or both hands; Numbness or tingling of the palm...
Causes
The median nerve provides feeling and movement to the "thumb side" of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may find: Numbness in the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb...
Treatments
You may try wearing a splint at night for several weeks. If this does not help, you may need to try wearing the splint...
Complications
If the condition is treated properly, there are usually no complications. If untreated, the nerve can be damaged,...
Prevention
Avoid or reduce the number of repetitive wrist movements whenever possible. Use tools and equipment that are properly...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You have symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; Your symptoms do...
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