Hump behind the shoulders
Alternate Names : Buffalo hump, Dorsocervical fat pad
Home Care & Treatment
If the hump is caused by a certain medicine, your doctor may tell you to stop taking the drug or change your dosage. Never stop taking any medicine without first talking to your doctor. Diet and exercise can help you to lose weight and may relieve some humps due to extreme obesity.
Call your Health Care Provider if
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have an unexplained hump behind the shoulders.
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your doctor will perform a physical examination and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms. Questions may include: - What medications do you take?
- How old are you?
- Have you been checked for osteoporosis?
- What other symptoms do you have?
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include: Treatment will be aimed at the problem that caused the fat to develop in the first place.
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