US Medical Term · conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano |
| Chinese (中文) | 腕隧道症候群 |
| Korean (한국어) | 손목 터널 증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng ống cổ tay |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome do Túnel do Carpo |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคพังผืดกดทับเส้นประสาทที่ข้อมือ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 手根管症候群 |
What it means
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed. This causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger, and can cause weakness in grip. Symptoms often worsen at night or with repetitive hand use. Risk factors include repetitive wrist motions, pregnancy, diabetes, and thyroid disease. Treatment ranges from wrist splints and corticosteroid injections to carpal tunnel release surgery in persistent or severe cases.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have carpal tunnel syndrome and my hand goes numb and tingly, especially at night.
Tengo síndrome del túnel carpiano y mi mano se entumece y hormiguea, especialmente de noche.
Typing at work aggravates my carpal tunnel syndrome pain.
Escribir en el trabajo agrava el dolor de mi síndrome del túnel carpiano.
I need a wrist splint and want to know if a cortisone injection would help my carpal tunnel.
Necesito una férula de muñeca y quiero saber si una inyección de cortisona ayudaría a mi túnel carpiano.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
G56 Mononeuropathies of upper limbRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026