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What are the symptoms of nerve damage in the wrist?

I am a 30 year old male. I want to know what are the symptoms of nerve damage in the wrist?

2 Answers

Initially, numbness in the thumb and first and second digit that worsen with compression, then weakness, then atrophy of the muscle.

Michael J. Olek, DO
You can experience pain, numbness (tingling), and weakness on the hand and fingers, depending on the extent of the damage and nerve(s) involved. The most commonly known damage is Carpal Tunnel syndrome. In some cases, the injury can manifest with similar symptoms above the wrist up to the elbow.