Get treatment quick if your hands go numb, it makes a difference

Carpal tunnel syndrome needs to be treated as soon as possible.

Many people think nothing of it if their hand occasionally goes numb. But this may be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause permanent nerve and muscle damage if left untreated.

One of the most common nerve disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a compressed nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway on the palm side of the wrist. It affects about 10 per cent of people.