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Suggest Treatment For Neck Hump And Stiffness
Question: my 11 yr old son has a hump on the back of his neck and complains of stiffness in the morning. He is pre-diabetic. (diagnosed from skin) on his neck. Had labwork done today to check his sugars...but I am concerned that weight is not the cause for the hump...since I was on prednisone for 3months of my pregnancy
Brief Answer:
Prolonged steroids use may be the cause of the hump.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
It is important the nature of the hump, it may be related to abnormal spinal bones curvature, or it may be conseguence of fat gathering under the skin.
The hump usually does not cause any health concerns, besides in cases of progressive growth.
Cause of neck hump extreme obesity, Cushing's syndrome, and long term steroids use.
So, it may be related to prolonged use of steroids during pregnancy.
About the hump, periodic check up to control if there is growing tendency is sufficient.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Prolonged steroids use may be the cause of the hump.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
It is important the nature of the hump, it may be related to abnormal spinal bones curvature, or it may be conseguence of fat gathering under the skin.
The hump usually does not cause any health concerns, besides in cases of progressive growth.
Cause of neck hump extreme obesity, Cushing's syndrome, and long term steroids use.
So, it may be related to prolonged use of steroids during pregnancy.
About the hump, periodic check up to control if there is growing tendency is sufficient.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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