Wrist Tendonitis / Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist pain is any pain or discomfort in the wrist. The most common cause is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which occurs when the median nerve, which travels throug the wrist, is compressed, often due to swelling of the wrist. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include aching, burning or numbness. Often patients feel a tingling sensation in the palm, wrist, thumb or fingers. Frequently the thumb muscle weakens making it difficult to use the hand normally. Occasionally pain may be referred upwards through to the elbow. Common Causes
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