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cause of fat pad at base of neck?

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Variable: It can be just a spot of accumulation of fat in overweight people but can sometimes be associated with cushing's syndrome which is an excess of cortisol and can have various causes.

Question 2

what can cause sudden pain in the front of my neck?

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: If the pain is brief and the front of the neck tightens up at the same time, this may be a spasm of the platysma muscle, the flat muscle which broadens out the front of the neck.  Other causes exist as possibilities also.

Question 3

could facial spasms be caused by a nerve in your neck?

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No: There are cases of hemifacial spasms, meaning facial spasm on just one side of the facial which arise from an arterial compression of the facial nerve.  The spasms in this case are only on side, typical worse around the eye but can involve the whole face.  There is a surgical treatment for this as if it is due to an artery compressing the nerve it can be moved neurosurgically.

Question 4

what could be the cause of pain in the left side of the neck?

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Muscle spasm: Try otc analgesics like Motrin or aleve (naproxen).  Add in heat and gentle stratching.

Question 5

what causes pain at the top of the back right below the neck?

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Pain at the top : Her back ? Could be cervical disc syndrome , if  it is bothering u see u lpcp for evaluation.

Question 6

what neck conditions cause significant concern if not treated?

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Nerve impingement: Is a very common problem, affecting about 10-12% percent of the adult population in the us. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth. It can cause severe vision impairment and muscle spasms. Rec.: see an interventional pain management specialist for further investigation.

Question 7

what causes a pad of fat to develop at the back base of the neck?

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Corticosteroids: Increase in corticosteroids, either endogenous or administered as medication, can cause a "buffalo hump".

Question 8

what causes neck tension and what else can neck tension cause (what other symptoms in the body)?

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Spasm and stress: Spasms in the muscle of the neck can be the most common reason for neck tension and pain. It could be initiated from a bad pillow or mattress or by the way you sleep. Sometimes The spasm can put pressure or squeeze against a nerve and cause tingling sensation in the arm or hand

Question 9

what can cause a pain on my lower neck on the front righthand side as i shollow for the past 2 days?

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As you Swallow?: If this is what you intended, most likely there is an infection in the throat or possibly something like a fishbone could be caught down there.  You need to be examined.  Meanwhile, eat soft bulky foods like bread or bananas, soups, and try using warm compresses for discomfort.  Good luck!

Question 10

i've recently noticed some discoloration in a line across the back of my neck. what could cause this?

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Sign of problems ??: If this is a dark discoloration of your skin that forms a long line at back of your neck, it can mean problems. Those that are getting heavy  may find this as a signal of a pre diabetic state. Check with your doc.

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