A member asked:

I have constant pain in my left wrist (and lately the right too). when i wake up most of my hand is numb or tingly. it takes 10 minutes to an hour for the feeling to come back. could this be carpal tunnel? should i see a doctor?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Carpal tunnel : syndrome likely. See neurilogist and wear wrist splint in the interim

Answered 9/20/2017

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You should: See your physician as this could be due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Your physician can perform physical exam and order tests if needed.

Answered 9/20/2017

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Neuro eval: You more than likely have a compression neuropathy potentially carpal tunnel syndrome. Please see a neurologist for further evaluation; an EMG or ultrasound may be in order.

Answered 3/23/2022

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