Tunel carpal syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger. It also controls some small muscles at the base of the thumb. Compression of this nerve within the carpal tunnel (a narrow passageway in the wrist) leads to the symptoms. Common symptoms include: Tingling or numbness in the fingers and hand, often felt in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. A sense of swelling in the fingers, even though no swelling is apparent. Pain radiating up the arm. Weakness in the hand and a tendency to drop things. Symptoms often worsen at night. Causes and risk factors can include repetitive hand motions, wrist injuries, certain medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and anatomical factors like a smaller carpal tunnel.