buffalo hump

by kauthar
(london)

Hello, I am 17 years old and I suffer from buffalo hump, when I am angry or stressed out my hump expands leaving me with a serious pain on my back and neck, and it also leads me to a serious headache, can you please tell me a way to get rid of it in two months because my cousin's wedding is coming up and I really want to wear this dress that is backless without feeling embarrassed about my hump, thank you.

About Buffalo Hump

Buffalo hump is a very specific problem where a build up of fat occurs on the upper back at the base of the neck. This lump causes distortion and an impression of a hump. The cause for this is usually excessive steroid hormone secretion in a condition called Cushing’s syndrome. This is caused by a small tumour that secretes ACTH, a stimulating hormone produced in the anterior pituitary within the brain. This stimulates the adrenals to produce cortisol, the steroid that can go on to cause problems such as buffalo hump, thin skin, greasy skin, hair loss, fat redistribution, bruising, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, diabetes and much more. There are other causes of Cushings such as steroid treatment and excess alcohol. Finally, this condition can occur as an idiopathic condition, in other words unknown cause.

Treatment of Buffalo Hump

Treatment of Buffalo hump depends on cause. Reducing alcohol, treating Cushing’s disease, reducing steroid use, increasing exercise may all help. Surgery maybe required to remove the fat pad if all else fails. Of course, some people mistake Buffalo hump from a curvature of the spine or scoliosis. This is a totally different problem with totally different cause and management.




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