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What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

In the initial phases, the carpal tunnel syndrome is characterised by tingling or numbness of the hand, mainly in the first three fingers and part of the ring finger , especially in the morning and/or at night; this is followed by pain radiating to the forearm (symptoms defined as irritative). A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist. If the condition worsens, there is loss of sensation in the fingers, with weakening of grip and thenar muscle atrophy (deficit symptoms). Many patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are unable to differentiate hot from cold by touch, and experience an apparent loss of strength in their fingers.
Early neurological findings are reversible and symptoms intermittent, then it is possible segmental demyelination, axonal inijury ensues, and nerve dysfunction may be irreversible. The natural history of carpal tunnel syndrome is variable.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
• What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Who is at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
• What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome?
• How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?
• How can carpal tunnel syndrome be prevented?
• How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

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