What exactly is scoliosis?!


Question: What exactly is scoliosis!?
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine!. If your child has scoliosis, the view from behind may reveal one or more abnormal curves!.

Scoliosis runs in families, but doctors often don't know the cause!. More girls than boys have severe scoliosis!. Adult scoliosis may be a worsening of a condition that began in childhood, but wasn't diagnosed or treated!. In other cases, scoliosis may result from a degenerative joint condition in the spine!.

Fortunately, most cases of scoliosis don't get worse, and periodic checkups may be all your child needs!. Children with a more severe curve that continues to increase may require a brace, surgery or both!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Scoliosis is a curve in the spine!. Usually girls and boys have tests every year for scoliosis when they are growing the most (11-16)!. When you have a test you have to take your top off and turn the other way!. Then you just bend down slowly and a nurse will look to see that your spine is properly alligned!.

Depending on how severe the curve is there are various options!. The most common is to just leave it, and as you grow keep having it monitored!. The curve may just grow out, or if it doesn't get any worse or cause you any pain then nothing will be done!.

However if it is painful, or if the curve is getting bigger, you may have to wear a corset brace type thing for a little while!. The other option which is VERY rare is to have surgery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Scoliosis is a problem with a curve in your spine!. People with scoliosis have a large curve in their spin in the shape of an "S" or a "C!." If it is severe, its really painful, and can make breathing difficult!. It is more common in females and usually starts between the ages of 8 and 10!. They find out if you have scoliosis through X-Rays, and by checking if your ribs are even, this does not require an X-Ray!. Mild cases do not require treatment!. You will, however, need to be checked every 4 to 6 months!. In moderate cases a brace is necessary, until you stop growing!. In severe, but rare, cases surgery is needed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Curvature of the spine!. Usually genetic!. The diagnosis is by the external appearance of a curved spine in obvious cases!. Otherwise an X ray would show the misalignment of the spine's vertebrae!. Treatment is physiotherapy for helping to alleviate back pain!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It's a genetic curvature of the spine!. Generally the only treatment is to apply a back brace to prevent further damage in a growing child, or alternatively to have surgery is the curve is severe!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

All i know it is a curvature of the spine!. Its checked on teenage girls in school!. Sorry don't know the treatment!. Look it up on t'internet!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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