Whats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve compresses

when the tissues swell or are inflamed. The median nerve is the
yellowy orange line that runs and extends towards the fingers from
the forearm through the carpal tunnel, which is a narrow
passageway made up of bones and ligaments. The function of the
nerve is to provide nerve signals to move the muscles near the
thumb and to also provide sensation for the thumb and the first
three fingers.
Involved Musculoskeletal System
Only the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers will experience pain
or numbness because the median nerve only extends to those four
fingers. As you can see in the diagram, the little finger does not
have the nerve.
Others include the flexor tendons, and carpals. Flexor tendons are
the blue tissues in the diagram, which aim to move the fingers.
Symptoms
Carpal tunnel develops slowly. At first, you may experience pins
and needles at night or when you wake up. During the day, you
may feel pain or a tingling sensation when you hold an object. As
the syndrome progresses, you may notice weakness in your thumb
and first two fingers, to the point where you find it difficult to make
a fist or grasp objects. The syndrome also causes a feeling of
numbness, and some people cannot distinguish between hot and
cold.
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