Signs and symptoms
... Carpal tunnel syndrome typically starts gradually, with a vague aching in your wrist that can extend to your hand or forearm. Other common signs and symptoms include: Tingling or numbness in your fing...

Causes
... The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve. The median nerve is a mixed nerve, meaning it has a sensory function and also provides nerve signals to move your muscles (motor fu...

Risk factors
... Some studies suggest that carpal tunnel syndrome can result from overuse or strain in certain job tasks that require a combination of repetitive, forceful and awkward or stressed motions of your hands...

When to seek medical advice
... If signs and symptoms that you think might be due to carpal tunnel syndrome interfere with your normal activities — including sleep — and they persist, see your doctor. If you leave the co...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor will most likely want to review your signs and symptoms to find out where they''re located. One diagnostic key is that the median nerve doesn''t provide sensation to your little fingers, s...