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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis
How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?
To diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, your doctor will ask if you have any health problems, such as arthritis, hypothyroidism, or diabetes. The doctor may ask if you are pregnant. The doctor will ask if you recently hurt your wrist, arm, or neck. Your doctor will want to know about your daily routine and any recent activities that could have hurt your wrist.
During the exam, your doctor will check the feeling, strength, and appearance of your neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands. The doctor may suggest having tests, such as:
- Nerve testing to check the median nerve.
- An ultrasound to look at the size of the median nerve.
- An MRI to find out what is putting pressure on the median nerve.
- Blood tests to check for a thyroid problem, rheumatoid arthritis, or other conditions.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.