carpol tunnel?

Question

what are the syptoms are carpol tunnel??

im having pain in my wrist/forearm & my hand has lost strength

Answer 1

Impingement of the medial nerve in the carpal tunnel. Is more common in women.
It is known that the inflammation of the flexors tendon puts pressure in the carpal tunnel causing the pain, usually due to overs-uses.
signs & symptoms:
Onset is usually insidious unless following direct trauma
Pain and numbness on the palmar aspect affecting the first 3 1/2 digits.
pain is worse at night because of the position they hold there hand.
pain at the wrist
burning sensation
sometimes pain and numbness are felt at the forearm or shoulder.
Thoracic outlet syndrome and carpal tunnel together is fairly common.
Treatment:
wearing a resting splint, specially at night time
in some cases surgery
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Answer 2

I have carpal tunnel in both wrists/hands and had the surgery done on the right hand. The symptoms include aching, stabbing, numbness and weakness in the hand, wrist and forearm. I saw a Dr when I could no longer even pick up a gallon of milk with my right hand/wrist...it would just fall out of my hand because my hand was so weak.

Answer 3

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Classic textbook carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are tingling and numbness in the thumb, index and middle finger (median nerve distribution), aching in the forearm which can radiate to the shoulder and clumsiness or weak grip.

Answer 4

Symptoms will affect only the thumb, index, and middle finger since that is where the median nerve runs after it is impinged at the carpal Tunnel.

Answer 5

Here is some info 4 u.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/carpal_tunnel/hw213335.asp

Answer 6

tingling/numbness in hand