Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the narrow carpal tunnel in the wrist. This nerve supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger, and controls some thumb movements. Narrowing of the tunnel from swollen tissues, repetitive stress, or structural misalignment, can pinch the nerve.
Here are some common symptoms you may be experiencing if you have CTS:
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in the thumb, index, middle, and inside of the ring finger.
- Nighttime discomfort is typical, as sleeping with bent wrists aggravates pressure.
- Weakness or clumsiness, including dropping items or difficulty gripping.
- Muscle atrophy at the base of the thumb (also called the “thenar eminence”) can happen in long-standing cases.
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