WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Hump back and hormones

Re: Hump back and hormones

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 14:08:32 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 May 2000, Carolyn wrote: >
>My daughter who is 16 is on the pill because she has polycystic disease.
>She has a huge hump on her back that has gotten bigger. Her doctor had
>her get xrays and she does have a slight curve and because of her age
>there is nothing she can do for it now and the hump is what is called a
>buffalo hump back which her ped thinks is hormonal and is possibly a
>side effect from the pill. Did you ever hear of this? She suggests she
>get hormone tests and see an endocrinologist. What do you suggest?
>Please help.

Carolyn, The so called "buffalo hump" is related to hormones but not usually those contained in birth control pills. It is classically associated with steroid use, such as prednisone, dexamethasone or IV hydrocortisone. If your daughter is not or hasn't taken any of these medications, it is very important for her to see an endocrinologist. The steroids mentioned above are also produced by the body and if produced in excess, can cause things like a "buffalo hump". They can also cause many other potential problems. I would suggest medical attention ASAP... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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