Carpal tunnel syndrome: Tingling and numbness in the thumb-side of the hand and fingers
Sprain and strain, osteoarthritis or tendonitis: Pain, tenderness and swelling in the wrist or thumb
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) or tendonitis: Throbbing, tingling, numbness or cramp in the wrists and hands
Osteoarthritis: Swelling and stiffness in the joints of the wrist, hand or near the finger nails
Rheumatoid arthritis: Stiffness, warmth and swelling – especially early in the morning – in the joints of the knuckles, wrists or fingers
Ganglion: A soft round lump or swelling at the back of the wrist or between the fingers
Tendonitis or arthritis: Pain moving your thumb, and swelling and creaking near the base of your thumb