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What Could Bulged Vertebrae In Mid To Lower Back Of A Child Indicate?

I noticed today that my 6 year old has a vertebrae in her mid to lower back that sticks out much farther than the others. She is tall and thin and in good health. I pressed on it and she said there was no pain. I am a very nervous Momma and I was looking for some answers sick it s Saturday. Thanks in advance.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hello. Kindly check the whole body of your child as a problem with bone may be in other parts of body as well plus if he is not experiencing pain doesn't mean there is no problem. You should visit a doctor if the bulge or swelling is hard and it can't be moved under the skin with your hand. Also look for any decreased eyesight in recent days. X Ray spine is mandatory in these situations. And MRI of spine will be extremely helpful( do mri if swelling is increasing in size). Hope that answer the question. Thanks
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What Could Bulged Vertebrae In Mid To Lower Back Of A Child Indicate?

Hello. Kindly check the whole body of your child as a problem with bone may be in other parts of body as well plus if he is not experiencing pain doesn t mean there is no problem. You should visit a doctor if the bulge or swelling is hard and it can t be moved under the skin with your hand. Also look for any decreased eyesight in recent days. X Ray spine is mandatory in these situations. And MRI of spine will be extremely helpful( do mri if swelling is increasing in size). Hope that answer the question. Thanks