What is it? One of the nerves in your arm, at the wrist area, has become pinched.
Symptoms (usually occur at night)
Tingling.
Burning and/or numbness in your arm and hand.
Causes
Overuse of the hand.
Normal aging process.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Use of birth control pills.
Obesity.
Diabetes.
Infection.
Treatment
Resting the wrist with the use of a wrist splint.
Injection of steroid medication.
Surgery may be needed.
Therapy to strengthen the hand and teach you proper use of the hand
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