Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to "thumb side" of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring finger), known as the median nerve. When this happens, it can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
The carpal tunnel area in your wrist where the nerve enters the hand. Because this tunnel is typically narrow, any swelling can pinch the nerve and cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. This is what is known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist. Typing on a computer keyboard is probably the most common cause of carpal tunnel. Other causes include:
Writing
Driving
Sewing
Assembly line work
Painting
Use of tools (especially hand tools or tools that vibrate)
Sports such as racquetball or handball
Playing some musical instruments
The condition occurs most often in people 30 to 60 years old, and is more common in women than men.
A number of medical problems are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, including:
Alcoholism
Diabetes
Bone fractures and arthritis of the wrist
Kidney failure and dialysis
Acromegaly
Hypothyroidism
Menopause premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and pregnancy
Infections
Obesity
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and scleroderma
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to "thumb side" of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring finger), known as the median nerve. When this happens, it can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.