What are the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel?

Hand symptoms. : Carpal tunnel symptoms usually include numbness and tingling in the fingers, usually the thumb, index, middle finger and half of the ring finger. Pain may also be present. You may feel like flicking your hand to get rid of the symptoms. Symptoms also tend to be worse at night.

Numbness & tingling: Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the thumb, index and long finger are very common in carpal tunnel syndrome. Awakening from sleep and "shaking out the hands" to get relief is commonly reported by patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Evaluation by a surgeon dedicated to surgery of the hand and upper extremity is appropriate if you have these symptoms.