10 Ganglion Cyst Symptoms
Symptom #10: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition which occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the wrist. This can result in tingling, pain, and numbness in the lateral 3 ½ fingers (due to the distribution of the median nerve). These symptoms usually begin gradually during the night. The pain may extend upward affecting the arm. It can also result in weakness of the grip. With time, the thenar muscles (at the base of the thumb) may waste away.
The risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome include pregnancy, repetitive wrist work, and rheumatoid arthritis. Carpal tunnel syndrome may also occur in those with a ganglion cyst if there is compression from the cyst on the median nerve.
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