I noticed a Bump on the back of my neck is that dued to Fat. Could it be a small buffalo hump.

[Ny360ps3]

Well i weight 220lbs im a 18 year old male. I have noticed this bump behind my neck and i was wondering what it could be. Maybe a small buffalo hump due to fat. How do you get rid of it?  Will losing weight make it disappear?

[annaeyeross]

my dad also has the same thing. his docter said that it was a fatty tumor and it has to be removed surgically. my aunt had it too and had hers removed. its not a serious surgery but eventually it'll have to be taken care of. i think it might be hereditary.

[Ny360ps3]

No i dont take any kind of medications. and it cannot be a cyst but thanks for answering. I think its just fat maybe a small buffalo hump. Thanks for answering.

[suzi-q]

It could just be a big cyst that is filled with puss....no matter what it is you should go to see a dermatologist just to make sure it is nothing serious...he could also drain it for you.

[wonko]

Hi Ny, are you on any medications?  I know steroids can cause a hump like you describe.  

It sounds like it could be fluid, since you kind of suddenly noticed it.  You could try drinking lots of water.  It's counter-intuitive, but if you are retaining fluid, drinking lots is what your body needs to flush it out.

If it is fat, I'm not sure how to specifically target it, but it makes sense that losing weight would help it get smaller.

Of course I'm not a medical doctor, just trying to offer some advice.  Good luck.