Tag: hands go numb
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Doctors Explain Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve on the palm side of the hand at the junction of the wrist. The condition is caused by the narrowing of the bone tunnel that conducts the nerve, swelling, and other conditions that compress the nerve. Excessive use of the hands and…
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Science Explains Why Your Hands Go Numb At Night (And How to Fix It)
Various medical conditions may make your hands go numb or even cause long-term numbness in the hands. The common thread among all of them is that they are characterized by compression, damage, or irritation of the peripheral nerves. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be the most widespread of all disorders that fit the following description:…