What Does It Feel Like to Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Untreated carpal tunnel syndrome, showing how the muscles at the base of the thumb have wasted away (atrophied) What Does It Feel Like to Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? By Edward Era Barbacena Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand, wrist, and arm. It happens when the median nerve gets compressed, or squeezed, at the wrist. The median nerve is a large nerve running from the palm to the upper arm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the palm side of the wrist. It houses the median nerve and flexor tendons, which help you bend your fingers and thumb. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be very painful and sometimes causes unusual sensations. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome tends to worsen and can lead to permanent damage of the median nerve. Here, we go over what it feels like to have carpal tunnel syndrome and when it’s time to give your doctor a call. What does carpal tunnel pain feel like? SensationsTrusted Source of carpal tunnel syndrome usually com...