Symptoms and Complications
Symptoms are caused by the pinched median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
People with this condition may experience:
- numbness in two or more fingers
- pain, which can extend into the elbows and shoulders
- tingling or burning sensations in the hand (from thumb to middle fingers),
wrist, and forearm
Most people first realize something is wrong when they wake up one night feeling
that their hand is asleep, yet painful at the same time. When carpal tunnel
syndrome is more severe or prolonged, hands become weaker, making it difficult
to grab, squeeze, or pick up even light items.