How to tell if you have carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not something you can tell you have. When some symptoms occur, consider Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and you will need to be tested to confirm the diagnosis. The main symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are pain in the front part of the wrist or numbness or weakness in the hand area. In the early stage of the disease, there will be intermittent abnormal sensation or sluggishness in the wrist area, and there will be severe pain or numbness and pins and needles sensation at night. With the development of the disease, there will be persistent pain and numbness in the fingers, or even hypesthesia, unable to do some fine activities, such as sewing and mending activities button, and in severe cases, the disease will involve the forearm, upper arm and even the shoulder. Some of the symptoms of this disease are similar to those of cervical spondylosis or rheumatoid arthritis, so it is not possible to directly determine the symptoms. A doctor’s examination and ultrasound can be used to make a comprehensive judgment. A doctor’s examination will make a preliminary diagnosis by tapping the median nerve at the wrist with a percussion hammer, and then an ultrasound will be performed to observe the thickness and compression of the median nerve. If you suspect that you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, and under the guidance of your doctor, you will be diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation.