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Does Numbness In Hands And Arms Suggest Lung Cancer In A Smoker?

I am 51, female & a smoker for maaany years. Is it true that numbness in hands & arms is a sign of lung cancer? It happens primarily when I am vertical, resting or upon waking from sleep. I also have had many bronchial infections over the years & just recently developed a chronic cough. I try ever so hard to quit, using a number of methods, but always fail & give into temptation. HELP ME PLEASE!
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
I don't think your numbness in arm and hand is due to lung cancer. Because lung cancer will not cause this.
It can be due to smoking related neuropathy. Vitamin B 12 deficiency is common in smokers. So your numbness can be due to this.
Get done B 12 level and if deficient start supplement.
Also get done chest x ray to rule out lung cancer and other smoking related lung diseases.
Quit smoking as soon as possible. Admit in rehabilitation center. Now a days good anticraving drugs are available. Consult psychiatric doctor for deaddiction.
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Does Numbness In Hands And Arms Suggest Lung Cancer In A Smoker?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. I don t think your numbness in arm and hand is due to lung cancer. Because lung cancer will not cause this. It can be due to smoking related neuropathy. Vitamin B 12 deficiency is common in smokers. So your numbness can be due to this. Get done B 12 level and if deficient start supplement. Also get done chest x ray to rule out lung cancer and other smoking related lung diseases. Quit smoking as soon as possible. Admit in rehabilitation center. Now a days good anticraving drugs are available. Consult psychiatric doctor for deaddiction.