Dr. Advait Kulkarni (Neurologist) #neurologistnearme Diagnosis: Your Neurologist may ask you questions and conduct one or more of the following tests to determine whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome: • History of symptoms: Neurologist will review the pattern of the symptoms. For example, because the median nerve doesn't provide sensation to the little finger, symptoms in that finger may indicate a problem other than carpal tunnel syndrome. • Physical examination: Neurologist will conduct a physical examination. He or she will test the feeling in the fingers and the strength of the muscles in the hand. Bending the wrist, tapping on the nerve or simply pressing on the nerve can trigger symptoms in many people. • X-ray • Ultrasound • Electromyography: This test measures the tiny electrical discharges produced in muscles. During this test, your provider inserts a thin-needle electrode into specific muscles to evaluate the electrical activity when muscles contract and rest. This test can identify damage to the muscles controlled by the median nerve, and also may rule out other conditions. • Nerve conduction study: In a variation of electromyography, two electrodes are taped to the skin. A small shock is passed through the median nerve to see if electrical impulses are slowed in the carpal tunnel. This test may be used to diagnose the condition and rule out other conditions. To know more click the link below http://www.dradvaitkulkarni.com