Could Pain In My Neck And Back And Numbness In My Left Hand Be Due To A Tumor?

Posted on Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Question: I have much pain in my neck and back and numbness in my left hand. I had major pancreatic surgery in January. I am worried the pain could come from a tumor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to pacreatic surgery.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In my opinion the pain in neck and back radiating to left hand is more likely due to cervical disc disease a because of pressure on nerves. The cause may be cervical disc or cervical spondylosis.
I suggest that you start pain killers , muscle relaxants and physiotherapy including exercises to strengthen your neck muscle.
The diagnosis can be done by X ray of the neck or MRI if required.
Pancreatic tumor is more likely to cause pain in the abdomen and lower back- radiation in hand is not seen usually.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

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