Question 1

have a dark spot on the right side of my back close to my spine. its become patchy dry in recent weeks. in the last two weeks ive experienced a weird sensation on that area throughout the day ?

Accepted Answer

Visualize lesion: These lesion needs to be visualized (at minimum) to try to make an accurate assessment. Consider virtual medical eval or in-person assessment.

Question 2

my 2 1/2 year old son has a 3 inch light brown spot on the base of his spine. when he was younger, that spot was always a dark blue/black.

Accepted Answer

Benign: A midline lower back discoloration in children is common in Orientals and also seem less often in caucasians. Love him and kiss it better. Not to worry.

Question 3

there are 3 dark brown spots along the spine ,the thoracic vertebrae . it has been causing pain for a month now. i'm wondering what is that?

Accepted Answer

3 dark spots/pain: Would f/u/ w/ dermatologist. anything lasting &gt; 1 month should be evaluated. May be bites, may be folliculitis, erythema  nodosum, keratosis actinic( from sun ) or seborrheic ( usually in older individual) or moles ( nevi)  including melanoma f/u/ w/ dermatologist this week or so  as some may need removal.

Question 4

what do dark spots on my mri bone scan on my spine mean?

Accepted Answer

Unable to answer: T1 images will show water, air, and cortical bone as dark. T2 images will show air, cortical bone, and other hydrophobic substances as dark. So depends on image acquisition and anatomy.

Question 5

i have a black spot on my spine on my back what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation : Miles can develop and become very dark and should be evaluated by a dermatologist

Question 6

a nerve in my back keeps being pinched, always on the same spot. in the middle of my spine, this is accompanied by a constant back spasm and pain.?

Accepted Answer

Not alone: You are not alone...This is one of the most common complaints that we see in daily practice...It would be a good idea to see your family doc for an evaluation and possible referral for physical therapy if indicated. Generally avoid lifting with your back...Use your legs...Listen to your body! pain is one of your body's ways of protecting you from further damage...If it hurts, don't do it..

Question 7

healthy 25f here, pain in one spot in mid spine when pressed or bend forward, already for a month. no injury.what is usually the cause of it ?worried.

Accepted Answer

Trigger point: If your pain is well localized to a confined area, it may be just a trigger point, or a localized area of soft tissue inflammation.  Often there is no explanation for why these occur.  Treatment options include massage/physical therapy, anti-inflammatory meds such as Ibuprofen or naproxyn, and localized steroid injections.

Question 8

my 36 y/o son injured his middle back, just to left of spine,working out w/weights,happened 4 years ago, got better but 2 years ago he reinjured same spot, he gets some pain there when lying down on it, what can he do? any specific exercise? serious?

Accepted Answer

: Strains of the midback are quite common in people who lift heavy weights, but since his symptoms have been persistent for 2 years raises possibility of a herniated intervetebral disc.Other possibilities are early development of facet arthritis or degenerative disc disease of his spine. Has he had X-Rays of his midspine? MRI? Orthopedic consultation? Improper exercises,poor lifting technique worsen

Question 9

what could the black spot on my c spine be?

Accepted Answer

C-Spine black spot: On your skin or on an image (e.g. Mri?)?
If the skin is a concern, make sure to see your pcp or a dermatologist. 
If you had it show up on an mri, there are various options. Please have them explain to you what it was they thought, and perhaps have your doc take a sample of it (skin- or other structure). Good luck!

Question 10

white spot next to my spine on my mri.

Accepted Answer

White spot on MRI: It could be normal, or could be a Tarlov cyst, hemangioma, or any number of benign conditions associated with the spine. Let your doctor interpret it for you.

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Have a dark spot on the right side of my back close to my spine. its become patchy dry in recent weeks. in the last two weeks ive experienced a weird sensation on that area throughout the day ?

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My 2 1/2 year old son has a 3 inch light brown spot on the base of his spine. when he was younger, that spot was always a dark blue/black.

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There are 3 dark brown spots along the spine ,the thoracic vertebrae . it has been causing pain for a month now. i'm wondering what is that?

A member asked:

What do dark spots on my mri bone scan on my spine mean?

A member asked:

I have a black spot on my spine on my back what can it be?

A member asked:

A nerve in my back keeps being pinched, always on the same spot. in the middle of my spine, this is accompanied by a constant back spasm and pain.?

A member asked:

Healthy 25f here, pain in one spot in mid spine when pressed or bend forward, already for a month. no injury.what is usually the cause of it ?worried.

A member asked:

My 36 y/o son injured his middle back, just to left of spine,working out w/weights,happened 4 years ago, got better but 2 years ago he reinjured same spot, he gets some pain there when lying down on it, what can he do? any specific exercise? serious?

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What could the black spot on my c spine be?

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White spot next to my spine on my mri.

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