Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which one of the major nerves of the hand i.e. median nerve is compressed and squeezed as it travels through the wrist. It causes numbness, pain, tingling sensation in the arm and hand.
This condition is caused due to certain causes such as:
1. Heredity
2. Repetitive hand use
3. Hand and wrist position
4. Pregnancy
5. Preexisting Health conditions