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I look like the hunch back of notre dame because of the big lump on my spine, on the back of my neck. it is very painful to the touch. what do i do?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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See a Dr.: Have the lump evaluated and tested. It may be a benign fatty tumor called a lipoma, or a benign hump like that seen is certain disease like Cushings syndrome. Get yourself checked out and maybe the lump can be taken care of too. best wishes.

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

I look like the hunch back of notre dame because of the big lump on my spine, on the back of my neck. it is very painful to the touch. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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