Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Symptoms

• Numbness, tingling, or even a burning sensation in the fingers, especially in the index, thumb, middle, and/or ring fingers
• Weakness in the hand that makes it difficult to grip objects
• Pain that extends from the wrist to the forearm

Causes

• Repetitive use of the wrist or hand
• Pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, which can be associated with arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy, and other overall health factors