The Healthy What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 03 December 2020 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles The Healthy What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can be very subtle at first, but it's important to recognize them immediately, says Cedars-Sinai hand and wrist surgeon David Hay, MD. Photo by Getty Images. In a recent interview with The Healthy, David Hay, MD, a hand and wrist surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, discussed carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition that causes numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand. Hay discussed the various symptoms as well as treatment options. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway through the wrist that surrounds tendons and one of the hand's major nerves that supplies the thumb and three middle fingers with sensory and motor functions. When the nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause a group of symptoms that collectively are known as carpal tunnel syndrome. "The signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can be very subtle at first, but it's important to recognize them immediately. If you can catch the problem early, you have a better chance of reversing or even healing it," Hay told The Healthy. Hay explained that there are three stages of carpal tunnel syndrome: Stage 1: Intermittent symptoms that may only occur during certain activities or upon waking in the morning.Stage 2: Consistent symptoms that come and go during the day and pain that may be severe enough to disturb sleep.Stage 3: Constant symptoms as well as weakness or muscle loss in the thumb. In mild cases, ibuprofen can help manage symptoms and reduce pain. In more severe cases, surgery often is the only solution. "The good news is that carpal tunnel surgery these days is minimally invasive, has a quick recovery and is usually successful," Hay told The Healthy. "Ninety-five percent of patients get at least 95% relief, with some seeing a total resolution of their symptoms." Click here to read the complete article on The Healthy. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Melissa VizcarraSenior Communications Specialist melissa.vizcarra@cshs.org Share this release The Healthy What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home