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Causes Of Wrist Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Wrist Pain

Definition
Wrist pain is any pain or discomfort in the wrist.
Alternative Names

Pain - wrist

Considerations

Common Causes

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of wrist pain. You may feel aching, burning, numbness, or tingling in your palm, wrist, thumb, or fingers. The thumb muscle can become weak, making it difficult to grasp things. Pain may extend up to your elbow.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when an important nerve (calle...

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Health Guide

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is most accurately diagnosed using the patients' descriptions of symptoms, and electrodiagnostic tests that measure nerve conduction through the hand. If... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Introduction

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder marked by weakness and pain in the hand and wrist. CTS occurs in the nerves of the hands -- not the muscles, as some people believe. The... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prognosis

PrognosisCarpal tunnel syndrome can range from a minor inconvenience to a disabling condition, depending on its cause and persistence and the individual characteristics of the patient. Many cases of... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes

CausesBiologic Causes. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is considered an inflammatory disorder caused by repetitive stress, physical injury, or medical conditions. It is often very difficult, however, to... Read more »

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