Government and public statistics
Carpal tunnel syndrome (NHS inform patient leaflet)
NHS Inform, Scotland (via NHS Scotland Right Decisions), n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- A patient leaflet from NHS Inform, Scotland's public health information service, that lists the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, including where pain can spread, and when to see a clinician.
- How much weight it carries
- Official NHS Scotland patient information. It describes typical symptoms in general terms and is not a diagnostic guide, and it gives no frequency figures.
Facts taken from this source
- NHS Inform says carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain in the hands, sometimes the wrist or forearm, and that pain may occur further up the arm, sometimes to the shoulder.
“You may experience pain further up the arm, sometimes to the shoulder.” (Symptoms)