Diseases or conditions that predispose to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome include pregnancy, diabetes, and obesity. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page: NINDS) About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. read more
The extender tendons are on top of our hand and arm. Within that tunnel is also the median nerve. When the tendons become inflamed or larger, there is no place for them to go so they press on the soft nerve leading to the SYMPTOMS of median nerve entrapment or, carpal tunnel syndrome. read more
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve as it passes into the hand. The median nerve is located on the palm side of your hand (also called the carpal tunnel). The median nerve provides sensation (ability to feel) to your thumb, index finger, long finger, and part of the ring finger. read more