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23/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 24/08/2024 04:16

Quiz: Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb and first three fingers of the hand. In severe or prolonged cases, it can also lead to weakness in your hand.

If you find yourself struggling with these or similar symptoms, you might be wondering if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Take this quiz to help you sort through your symptoms.

Do you have numbness, tingling, and/or pain in your thumb or any other fingers?

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have numbness, tingling, and/or pain in your pinky finger?

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have neck or shoulder pain?

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have weakness in your hand or trouble grasping things or using your hands?

  • Yes
  • No

Are your symptoms worse at night?

  • Yes
  • No

Does your job or lifestyle require any of the following:

  • Repetitive motions with your hand and wrist

  • Work with vibrating tools

  • Prolonged pressure on your wrist or palm

Examples could include construction work, playing a musical instrument, food prep, gardening, long periods of driving, and working on an assembly line.



  • Yes
  • No

Are you pregnant or do you have one or more of the following conditions:

  • Arthritis

  • Thyroid disease

  • Amyloidosis

  • Diabetes

  • A previous wrist injury



  • Yes
  • No

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