The symptoms commonly occur during the night, in one or both hands. As symptoms become more severe, tingling can be felt during the day. Clumsiness, decreased grip strength, and problems with tasks requiring manual dexterity can occur.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step
By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guide
Updated December 12, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers (especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers). There is a sensation of swelling even if no swelling is apparent.
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- Step 1 of 8 - Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?
- Step 2 of 8 - What Else Is In The Tunnel?
- Step 3 of 8 - How Is Damage Done?
- Step 4 of 8 - Is There Another Reason For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Step 5 of 8 - What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Step 6 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Splinting
- Step 7 of 8 - Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Use Of Medications
- Step 8 of 8 - Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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