Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle, or ring finger
Symptoms that are worse at night
Hand pain that may spread to the wrist, forearm, or arm
Weak grip strength
Dropping objects more often than usual
Trouble buttoning clothes, opening jars, or doing fine hand tasks
Symptoms that improve when you shake or move your hand
Pain or tingling that worsens with repeated hand or wrist use
Thumb weakness or difficulty pinching
A feeling of swelling in the fingers even when they do not look swollen
Symptoms in one or both hands
Symptoms that persist or keep getting worse over time
A positive carpal tunnel test from a healthcare professional