Carpal tunnel syndrome
Mildहिंदी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: க்ரெஸ்ட் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: క్రెస్ట్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: ক্রেস্ট সিন্ড্রোম · मराठी: क्रेस्ट सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: ક્રેસ્ટ સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve passing through the wrist gets compressed, common among people doing repetitive hand work like typing or sewing. It causes numbness and tingling in thumb and first three fingers. Wrist splints and sometimes surgery provide relief.
Common symptoms
numbness in thumb and fingerstinglingpain in wristweakness in gripworse at night
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When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Carpal tunnel syndrome?
numbness in thumb and fingers, tingling, pain in wrist, weakness in grip, worse at night.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks
Is Carpal tunnel syndrome common in India?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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