Early detection of the carpal tunnel syndrome through its symptoms is important in finding early treatments. One of the signs is a tingling sensation in the hand or the fingers, usually at night. This sometimes results into a very disturbing numbness that may deprive you of sleep.
The numbness usually affects the thumb, ring finger and the middle finger until it happens more regularly, disallowing you from carrying out daily functions.
Other conditions may include pain. Depending on the stage of the syndrome, the pain’s level may vary and may reach as far as the forearm.
Cold hands may also be a symptom as the tunnel constricts preventing blood to circulate smoothly. Despite this, the forearm may remain warm. Another sign also includes the reduction in the ability to grip, disallowing you to do activities that require gripping.
Another sign may be clumsiness in the hands. You won’t be able to hold even the lightest objects and you will drop things more frequently as the hands’ ability to perform is diminished.
Eventually, activities such as writing, typing, turning a key or even making your bed will become a lot harder with the pain you experience. This signifies that your hands are starting to lose their motor abilities.
Carpal tunnel syndrome becomes more apparent as your hands will become generally weaker until you cannot support yourself with them such as when getting off a seat or using a walking stick. Carpal tunnel also leads to the loss of feeling or sensation in your hands. The pain may also affect other areas such as the neck and shoulder.
Excessive fatigue may also come due to the lack of sleep as the pain and numbness may become excruciating to the point that you won’t be able to sleep.
If any of these symptoms come up, consult your doctor so treatments for carpal tunnel can be executed.