Surgery or wrist splints are the best option.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is usually due to compression of the median nerve as it passes through the band of ligaments in the wrist.

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Can affect one or both hands
  • First warning signs are pain, tingling and numbness in the fingers
  • Fingers may feel swollen
  • Pain from your hand up your arm, perhaps all the way to the elbow
  • Pain, tingling and numbness usually worse at night
  • Weakness in your hand and wrist
  • Waking up at night with feeling of numbness
  • Pain in hand and wrist
  • Loss of hand grip strength
  • Dropping objects, clumsiness  
  • Loss of feeling in fingers/thumb
  • Loss of fine motor skills in hands

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 

 Injury to the wrist can lead to it. Different kinds of arthritis that cause the wrists to swell can also cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Repeated movements and heavy use of the hand and wrist may play a role.

Some people who have jobs or hobbies that make them use their hands and wrists in this way may be at greater risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. 

People who are diabetic or pregnant may also develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

Treatment

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and wrist splints may be used. Surgery may also be effective to decompress the median nerve.