what diseases can cause carpal tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with several diseases and situations. They are: 1  Arthritis. 2  Diabetes. 3  Gout. 4  Amyloidosis (infiltration of the liver, kidneys, spleen with a starch-like substance). 5  Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). 6  Tumours of tendon sheaths. 7  Wrist fractures and dislocations. 8  Wrist cysts.