Question

Which of the following is not a symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

A)
Cannot tell hot from cold

B)
Excessive sweating of hand and wrist

C)
Lack of strength

D)
Trouble performing simple manipulative tasks

Answer 1

Excessive sweating of the hand and wrist is not a symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which typically includes symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling in certain fingers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptom that is not a typical sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is 'Excessive sweating of the hand and wrist'. Carpal tunnel syndrome mainly results in symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers due to compression of the median nerve.

While lack of strength and trouble performing simple manipulative tasks can be associated with the syndrome due to the muscles' inadequate nervous stimulation and potential muscle wasting, experiencing issues with temperature sensation like 'Cannot tell hot from cold' can sometimes occur.

However, excessive sweating is not directly related to the physiological mechanism of carpal tunnel syndrome itself.