Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome C arpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common problem which interferes with the normal use of the hand.
Typical symptoms are pain and a pinching or tingling feeling in the fingers , hand and wrist.
The pain may even radiate up to the shoulder. People affected may feel weakness in the hand, drop things, and frequently wake up in the middle of the night with numbness and tingling . C arpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by swelling of the flexor tendons within the carpal tunnel, which increases pressure on the median nerve. This nerve supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers. Early diagnosis and treatment is necessary to prevent irreversible nerve damage resulting in persistent symptoms and permanent disability.