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What Causes Spine To Protrude And Causes Back And Neck Pain?
My child s spine sticks out on her back on the bottom and a rough brownish patch of scaly skin has developed on that area the size of a fifty cent coin. She has been complaining of back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. What is this? Should we see a doctor?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Yes please, see her doctor immediately.
This sounds like a spinal malformation. I would like to rule out spina bifida (spine fails to form completely and nerves are unprotected)
She will need an MRI of her spine and a complete neurological assessment
Please avoid any impact or pressure on her spine till she has been seen by a neurologist..
Tylenol based on her weight can be given for pain.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you all good health
Thank you for your query.
Yes please, see her doctor immediately.
This sounds like a spinal malformation. I would like to rule out spina bifida (spine fails to form completely and nerves are unprotected)
She will need an MRI of her spine and a complete neurological assessment
Please avoid any impact or pressure on her spine till she has been seen by a neurologist..
Tylenol based on her weight can be given for pain.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you all good health
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