Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

One of the first symptoms of Carpal tunnel sydrome is gradual tingling and numbness in the areas supplied by the median nerve. This is typically followed by dull, vague pain where the nerve gives sensation in the hand. The hand may begin to feel like it’s asleep, especially in the early morning hours after a night rest.

Sometimes pain may even spread up the arm to the shoulder. If the condition progresses, the thumb muscles can weaken, causing the hand to be clumsy when picking up a glass or cup. If the pressure keeps building in the carpal tunnel, the thenar muscles may begin to shrink.