Symptoms, solutions for carpal tunnel syndrome

Symptoms, solutions for carpal tunnel syndrome. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that creates numbness and tingling in your palm from the thumb to ring fingers. 

It occurs when a nerve on the palm side of the hand is compressed or irritated in some way. Often, a combination of risk factors contributes to the development of the condition, which tends to create initial symptoms at night.