What causes numbness in the neck?
Patient: My son is sick....25 years old........vomiting all night........complaining of painful visible swelling back of neck on left side/complaining of numbness in portion of right hand and small finger/ no fever/slight headache What could cause swelling and numbness? Doctor: Hi,  It might be due to conditions affecting cervical spine. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician