General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Persistent or worsening tingling, or a gradual loss of sensation or hand strength, calls for prompt medical advice. In progressing carpal tunnel syndrome, the nerve can be damaged; a prevention appointment does not replace this assessment.
The carpal tunnel is a passage at the wrist where the median nerve can be compressed. Describe the fingers involved, the affected side, waking at night and objects you drop. Both hands may be affected at different times.
The doctor examines sensation, movement and hand strength. This examination is often enough for diagnosis. The movements used during the consultation assess the situation; a test performed on your own does not replace this examination.
An electroneuromyogram, or ENMG, may complement the examination when the doctor finds it useful or before surgery. Electrodes measure signal transmission along the median nerve. Studying both hands allows comparison and helps confirm the involvement and its severity.
Also describe repetitive movements, vibrating tools and your medical history. Several factors can promote compression, but sometimes no cause is found. These details contribute to assessment rather than automatically establishing a work-related cause.
If the syndrome is confirmed, ask how to continue or resume your activities. Advice takes account of the affected hand, severity, work demands and possible adjustments. The doctor determines with you what suits your situation.
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