Carpal tunnel syndromeOverview
overview
Carpal tunnel syndrome is where pressure on a nerve in your wrist causes pain and numbness in your hand and fingers.
symptoms
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in your fingers, hand or arm.
treatments_overview
Resting your hand and supporting it with a wrist splint can help ease carpal tunnel syndrome. Some people need steroid injections or surgery.
causes
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the carpal tunnel inside your wrist swells and squeezes a nerve. It can be caused by repetitive hand movements.
Page last reviewed: 22/01/2018
Next review due: 22/01/2021