Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain primarily in the wrist and hand, especially affecting the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side of the ring finger. The pain can also be accompanied by numbness, tingling, burning, or a "pins and needles" sensation in these fingers. This discomfort often worsens at night and may wake people from sleep. Additionally, the pain or tingling can sometimes radiate up the forearm toward the shoulder. Weakness in the hand and difficulty with fine motor tasks may also occur, and in severe cases, symptoms can affect the whole hand and spread up the arm
. In summary, carpal tunnel syndrome pain and related symptoms are felt:
- In the wrist area
- Thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring fingers
- Sometimes extending up the forearm toward the shoulder
These symptoms often worsen at night and may cause difficulty gripping or using the hand effectively
