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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Symptoms & Treatment

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The carpel tunnel occurs when the passageway on the palm side of the wrist becomes narrow. The median nerve controls the movement and sensation in the index finger, part of ring finger and middle finger and thumb. Repetitive hand movements and health problems contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.  Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpel tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that comes with the following syndromes. ●        Tingling, burning, pain, numbness generally in the index, thumb, ring and middle finger ●        Weakness in the thumb which would make it difficult for you to perform fine movements ●        Dropping things due to numbness, weakness ●        Pain that moves up the forearm Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms begin gradually. Patients have observed that the symptoms keep resurrecting. When the condition gets worse, sympt...