Pain and tingling in your hands may be signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Causes of Tingling

One of the greatest causes of tingling, numbness and pain in the hands is caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common cause of tingling and numbness in the hands. Carpal Tunnel may also cause pain in the hands. Physical Therapists who are trained in hand therapy for Hand and Nerve problems often evaluate people with these types of problems. All tingling, numbness and pain in the hands is not caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Tingling and numbness in the hands should not be ignored. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other sources of tingling and numbness can be or become serious. Take a look at the list of symptoms on this page and link to more information about the different causes of tingling and numbness in the hands as well as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Read the signs and symptoms of Stroke and Heart Attacks by clicking on the links to the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association because not all tingling and numbness in the hands is caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Take a look at these symptoms and click on the one that best describes you. If you have tingling, numbness or pain:

1. In your thumb, index (pointer) finger and middle finger.
2. In the top side (nail side) of your thumb and index (pointer) finger.
3. In your ring and little fingers.
4. That starts at the side of your neck or shoulder.
5. If you're wondering who gets carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), why CTS happens, and will it get worse if it's ignored.