DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a homebuilder and have started experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands. Sometimes I drop things because I can't get a good grip. A friend suggested I might have carpal ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve in your wrist. There are several effective ways to prevent this, such as maintaining proper wrist position and practicing ...

Starting to notice discomfort, numbness, weakness or tingling around your thumb and first two fingers? You could have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a nerve problem that is often diagnosed between ages ...

Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail, or assembling small parts? Do you experience numbness in your hands at night or during certain activities? You may be at risk for, or already ...

Using a cellphone can increase your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. If you need to use your smartphone frequently, you may wish to hold it with one hand instead of two or take advantage of hands-free ...

When your hands and wrists feel sore, it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Is it the early signs of ...

Answer: The carpal tunnel is a passageway of ligament and bones at the base of your hand. When the tunnel is narrowed and the median nerve passing through the tunnel is compressed, a person can ...

This link isn’t entirely understood yet, but carpal tunnel syndrome — especially when it develops in both wrists — is increasingly seen as a red flag that a person might develop ATTR-CM (also called ...