What causes a band of fat around the base of the neck?

Question

I have just noticed that at the base of my neck (like just below where the adam's apple would be) is a band of fat, about an inch wide, and going right across from one side to the other on the front. I have often wondered if I might have a thyroid condition, so I wonder if this could be some kind of symptom of that. Or is it something else?

Answer 1

That can be a sign of a disease called Cushings...it can also be a sign of thyroid problems in general. I would go get it checked out.

Signs of Cushings...

The following are some of the signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome and disease:

    * Fat deposits can form around your stomach and upper back, but arms and legs stay thin and don't usually get fatter.

    * Your skin gets thinner and is easily bruised.

    * Cuts, scratches and insect bites take a long time to heal.

    * Pink or purple stretch marks may form on your skin.

    * Your face may become round and puffy.

    * You may feel tired and have weak muscles.

    * You may feel depressed.

    * Women usually have irregular menstrual periods and may grow thick or more visible body hair.

    * High blood pressure, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and blood sugar levels that are higher than normal can be signs of Cushing's syndrome or disease.

    * You often get skin infections or other infections, and they take longer to heal.

Answer 2

Too many cookies.