I had this annoying condition about a year ago. A painful lump suddenly appeared near the base of my wrist. Fearful of what it might be, I went to see my doctor who informed me that it was Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and was not life threatening. He said I could live with it or have an operation to remove it. Suffice to say, I did not choose the latter.
So what is Carpal Tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers or hands, particularly the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers. Loss of sensation in the fingers and weakness in the hands can also occur.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive finger and hand use (especially with improper positioning). A nerve called the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel, the narrow passageway of bones and ligaments on the underside of the wrist.
Conditions such as obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, and diabetes can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
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