Gil keyboards night and day, and slowly develops a terrible pain in both wrists because his wrist tendons have swelled, resulting in a pinching of the median nerve. Gil visits the company medical office, and the nurse practitioner is most likely to inform him that he is suffering from ________.

A) the emotional instability syndrome
B) challenging stressors
C) carpal tunnel syndrome
D) burnout

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive-motion disorder most frequently associated with keyboarding and the use of optical scanners; occurs when repetitive flexing and extension of the wrist causes the tendons to swell, thus trapping and pinching the median nerve.

Median Nerve

A major nerve in the human body that runs down the arm and forearm, and into the hand, playing a significant role in the control of hand and finger movements.

Wrist Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones in the wrist, facilitating movement and support.