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Q: Does carpal tunnel cause base of thumb to swell and get red?
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What would cause pain between thumb and index finger?

Pain between the thumb and index finger can be caused by an injury, such as a fall. It can also rarely be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome or a sign of over-stretching.


Can Carpal Tunnel syndrome cause a small at this minute in time type of bruise on back of hand near index finger and thumb?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not known to cause bruising. Possibly you had a small injury and didn't notice it at the time.


What is the immediate area of pain or swelling in a case of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Pain or numbness appears in the thumb and fingers, although the cause is farther up the arm, where the median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel from the wrist to the upper hand.


Which nerves supplies the lateral hand and runs through the carpal tunnel?

The median runs through the carpal tunnel. It supplies the thumb side of the hand.


Can carpal tunnel make hands swell?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome itself is the swelling of the carpal tunnel, which causes the nerves held within to be pinched, causing discomfort, and possible weakness in primarily the thumb and index finger. Generally takes place in your primary hand.Swelling of the hand is generally not a part of CTS, but often other issues may accompany CTS such as rheumatoid arthritis (which can cause restricted blood flow to the affected areas).Regardless, it is recommended you see a physician.


Carpal tunnel formed by which carpals?

The floor of the carpal tunnel is made up of (from the pinky side of the wrist to the thumb side, respectively) the hamate bone, capitate bone, trapezoid bone, and trapezium bone.These bones make up the "distal row" of carpal bones and form the floor of the tunnel at the mid-portion of the transverse carpal ligament - the structure cut by the surgeon during carpal tunnel surgery.


The carpal tunnel syndrome cause pain and weakness in where?

carpal tunnel syndrome cause the followingNumbness and or tingling in the thumb and next two 1/2 fingers of one or both hands and in the palm of the handPain radiating to the elbowPain in the wrists or handsProblems with fine finger movementsWasting of the muscle under the thumbWeak grip or difficulty carrying bags


What is a description of carpal tunnel syndrome associated with nerve compression?

In carpal tunnel syndrome the tendons and ligaments of the wrist restricts the space for the nerves that go to the fingers and thumb, as a consequence the nerve's ability to transmit impulses are affected.


What structure is a narrow passageway about as big around as ones thumb and located on the palm side of the wrist?

The carpal tunnel. :)


What structure is a narrow passageway about as big around as one's thumb and located on the palm side of the wrist?

The carpal tunnel. :)


What can cause your thumb to swell and then go black and blue?

if u hit is hard on something it will swell.


What does carpal tunnel syndrome feel like?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, burning, tingling, and a prickly pin-like sensation over the palm surface of the hand, and into the thumb, forefinger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger.