The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage at the wrist through which the median nerve runs. Repeated or ongoing pressure on this nerve can cause numbness, tingling, symptoms that worsen at night, and reduced hand strength. Outcomes depend on how long and how severely the nerve is compressed.
The following increase the likelihood of persistent or permanent symptoms:
Depending on your symptoms and local services, you may be referred to one of the following specialties for assessment and management:
The following low‑risk measures are for general information and do not replace medical evaluation. If symptoms persist or worsen, see a healthcare professional:
Common complaints include numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers, worsening at night, and sometimes reduced hand strength or dropping objects. See a specialist for a definitive evaluation.
If your symptoms are new, are worse at night, or you have reduced hand strength or dropping objects, seek evaluation. Persistent or worsening symptoms increase the risk of nerve damage.
A clinician can evaluate you with a physical examination and, if needed, electrophysiological tests (for example EMG) or imaging to assess the nerve. Discuss testing with the specialist who examines you.
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