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@tomsvoboda
Hey there, sorry to hear that.
So carpal tunnel syndrome is due to the median nerve being compressed as it passes through the wrist, namely under the flexor retinaculum (the band of tendon that prevents the tendons running to your palm and fingers from your forearm bowstringing..). This narrow thoroughfare is called the carpal tunnel and hence the syndrome name.. If the nerve is compressed within it for whatever reason it causes pain and numbness in the area it supplies.. This tends to be the thumb, index, middle and the radial side of the ring finger.. Reasons for compression can be trauma, pregnancy,arthritis, bone overgrowth, thyroid dysfunction to name the commonest. The problem usually arises during the night but also during day time by activities that precipitate it. Relief is gained by stopping the aggravating issue and shaking the hand to relieve the nerve and hence the symptoms.
Treatment depends on the cause and severity. Splints, anti-inflammatories (eg ibuprofen), steroid injections and physiotherapy is for mild-moderate cases. Surgical decompression of the nerve is needed when it is more severe and there are constant symptoms on minimal activity or muscle wasting for example.
Did you fracture anything or have it checked out by a doctor? There are a few fracture types which can cause CT and these usually need looked at by a specialist orthopaedic or plastic surgeon, depending on who does that sort of work in your area. I'd recommend seeing your GP and asking for a referral as it's worth properly investigating especially seeing it affects your everyday activities..
Hope that helps and just ask if you have any Q's.. Cheers, Tom