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Diseases & Conditions
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In the wrist, nerves and tendons pass through a space called the carpal tunnel. Because the carpal tunnel is narrow, a major nerve called the median nerve that passes through this tight space can become irritated or compressed. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a combination of numbness, tingling, pain and weakness in the hand caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
Symptoms may include:
- tingling, burning, numbness in the fingers
- pain
- weakness or difficulty gripping
Causes may include:
- irritation
- overuse
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- injury
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