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Other Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Other conditions that can have symptoms similar to carpal tunnel syndrome include:

An injury to the muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
A broken bone (fracture).
A dislocated bone (one end of a bone is pulled or pushed out of its normal position).
Nerve problems in the fingers, elbow, or neck.
Certain conditions, such as obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, or hypothyroidism. (These conditions can also contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.)
Arthritis in the thumb joint or wrist.

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery
Last Revised	October 21, 2010

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: October 21, 2010

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