HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child Having Protruding Spot On Lower Spine, Reddens On Getting Out Of Car Seat. Alarming?

Hi. My 3 year old son has a spot on his lower spine that protrudes. Occasionally when I get him out of his car seat the area where it protrudes is reddened. I took him to his Pediatrician who upon examining the site, asked me to bring him back in 2 weeks to recheck the area. I asked her if it could be serious and she told me she highly doubted it but would not tell me what she thought it could be ad acted concerened. My son is perfectly normal and healthy, vibrant, active and athletic so he is on the skinny side. Is the lower part of his spine showing normal for kids his age HELP!
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
A part that protrudes occasionally on pressure can be a hernia,since it is the spine i would like to rule out meningocele , which is also a kind of hernia. Take him for a second opinion since i cant explain much without examining, kindly follow up.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Hernia


Loading Online Doctors....
Child Having Protruding Spot On Lower Spine, Reddens On Getting Out Of Car Seat. Alarming?

A part that protrudes occasionally on pressure can be a hernia,since it is the spine i would like to rule out meningocele , which is also a kind of hernia. Take him for a second opinion since i cant explain much without examining, kindly follow up.