Well, apart from gut feeling, which is where I started. There are some neat little tests you can do.

Check out the test in the video.

Basically testing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome entails putting pressure on the Median Nerve to replicate the symptoms. If you can replicate the symptoms when applying pressure to the Carpal Tunnel, then most likely the reason is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Of course these tests are not definitive, you should consult a qualified medical person to confirm your suspicions. However trying the tests will give you some idea. You may even decide to implement a few changes in your life style, ergonomics, exercises to try to avoid seeing a doctor. That solution is quite common for men who seem to want to avoid the doctor.

There are other more complete and complicated test that your doctor will do, these will give you a much more definitive answer to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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