If you suffer from hand pain and suspect you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, it is best to seek medical help sooner rather than later. Because the hand is a complex structure, hand and wrist pain can be indicators of many types of problems, from sprains to tendonitis. No matter what the cause, the sooner you see a specialist the less likely you are to lose strength and mobility in the hand.

Signs of carpal tunnel can range from tingling in the fingers to an ache in the palm and/or wrists. Carpal tunnel can be very disruptive and result in loss of coordination and strength in the fingers and/or thumb. Proper diagnosis and is necessary to treat carpal tunnel, and a qualified hand specialist can perform tests and an evaluation to help determine the right course of treatment.

Hand and wrist pain can be caused by a number of issues. While carpal tunnel is perhaps the best-known ailment, hand or wrist pain that seems to be aggravated by repetitive movement doesn’t necessarily mean you have carpal tunnel. A qualified orthopedic doctor or surgeon who specializes in the hand can work with you to determine the cause of hand, finger or wrist pain and help determine the proper course of treatment.