Get treatment quick if your hands go numb, it makes a difference
(WorldNews Health)

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. The symptoms usually begin at night and can include tingling, numbness and dull pain. “This can wake you up several times,” says Dr Veit Braun, an...