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Wrist Tendonitis vs Carpal Tunnel

Wrist pain that won't quit can point to two very different problems, and mixing them up often means treating the wrong thing. In the wrist tendonitis vs carpal tunnel comparison, the key distinction comes down to what's actually irritated: tendonitis is a tendon problem that flares with movement, while carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve problem that shows up as numbness and tingling, especially at night. Since they can also overlap, telling them apart matters for getting the right treatment. Here's how to spot the difference — and what to do about it.

By The Carpal Solution Medical Team