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  2. Scoliosis

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    Causes

    • The causes include:
    • Cerebral palsy
    • Muscular dystrophy
    • Birth defects that affect the development of back bone
    • Infections or injuries to the spine
    • Tumors developing in or closer to the spine
    • Tumours developing in or closer to the spine
    • Genetic disorders such as Marfan syndrome, Down’s syndrome
    • One leg being longer than the other
    • Muscle spasms
    • Inflammations such as appendicitis
    • The risk factors include:
    • Family history
    • Gender - girls are more prone to develop scoliosis
    • Age- usually occurs just before the puberty

    Symptoms & Reports
    If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Scoliosis, seek medical attention immediately.

    Scoliosis in some cases may be mild, but in a few it can be degenerative, becoming worse as they grow old. Some of the commonly noted symptoms include:

    • Uneven hips, waist, or shoulders
    • Back pain
    • Leaning while standing
    • One shoulder blade appears more prominent than the other

    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Prevention

    This condition cannot be prevented.

    Complications

    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Severe spinal curvature reduces the chest space, making it difficult for the lungs and heart to work normally
    • Increased distance between ribs on each side of the chest.
    • Rotation or twisting of the spine
    • Chronic back pain, particularly in people who had scoliosis during childhood

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    How many people are affected by scoliosis?
    Scoliosis affects 2-3 percent of the population, or an estimated six to nine million people in the United States. Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood. However, the primary age of onset for scoliosis is 10-15 years old, occurring equally among both genders.

    Scoliosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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    Are there different degrees of scoliosis?
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    Yes, there are different degrees of scoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves abnormally to the side. The severity of scoliosis is measured by the Cobb angle, which is the angle of the curve as seen on an X-ray.
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    What is secondary scoliosis?
    Secondary scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that results from or is part of another medical condition. Nonstructural/functional scoliosis temporarily causes the spine to appear curved but resolves when the underlying cause is addressed.

    What Causes Scoliosis: At Birth, Teens, Into Adulthood - Verywell Health

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    What are the different types of scoliosis?
    When researchers know the cause of different types of scoliosis, they include: Scoliosis can also be categorized as either structural or nonstructural. In structural scoliosis, the spine’s curve is caused by a disease, injury, or birth defect, and is permanent. Nonstructural scoliosis describes temporary curves that can be fixed.

    Scoliosis: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline

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  4. Mayo Clinic
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    Scoliosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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  5. Cleveland Clinic
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  6. WebMD
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    Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

  7. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-causes-scoliosis-7557818

    What Causes Scoliosis: At Birth, Teens, Into Adulthood - Verywell …

  8. Healthline
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    Scoliosis: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline

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  9. OrthoInfo
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  12. American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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    Scoliosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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    Scoliosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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