Does carpal tunnel syndrome usually accompany trigger finger?
Carpal tunnel syndrome does not usually accompany trigger finger. However, because these conditions are common, they may occur together by coincidence. Rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes are among the most common conditions associated with trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve, which travels along the palm side of the wrist. In this part of the wrist, several bones and ligaments surround the nerve. Because this space is so tight, the nerve is easily compressed or irritated. Arthritis in the wrist and wrist injury are common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome. Pregnancy, an underactive thyroid and diabetes mellitus can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome. In many cases, however, there is no identifiable reason for the condition. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include an uncomfortable numbness and tingling, particularly in the thumb, index and middle fingers, as well as weakness in the thumb. Occasionally, people have s
