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With my Scoliosis, I had a hunchback for a while, but having surgery fixed it a bit, but not completely. My back isn't completely straight and kind of have an indent. When doctors are moving things around in your back during surgery, things in the front sort of move, well that's what I've been told.. because one of my front ribs is kind of popping out more then it should... doesn't look so great.. I don't think i will ever wear a bikini in public ever. But not to scare you or anything.. it just depends on how back your Scoliosis is and what there doing during any surgerys you might have. I just havent been so lucky with Scoliosis not affecting my body.
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Does scoliosis cause headaches?
Scoliosis affects the whole body not just the spine, so depending on the size of your curve, you could definitely experience headaches
Does scoliosis affect equally males and females?
No Scoliosis affects more females than males. I think its about 1 in 10 Scoliosis sufferers are male.
Does scoliosis affect a specific age group?
scoliosis affects 10% of adoelscants but only 1% need medical attention.
What body system does scoliosis effect?
Scoliosis occurs mainly in the thoracic and thoraco-lumbar regions. Scoliosis also effects the muscular-skeletal body system.
If i have chronic back pain from scoliosis curvature of the spine can i receive disability?
scoliosis curvature pain and disability is complication of affects the function of exterminate .
Can scoliosis cause headaches?
Yes, Scoliosis can cause headaches, depends on the type of curve and how bad it isScoliosis affects more than just the spine!
What are the chances of Spinal Scoliosis?
On average its about 1 in every 100 people,
What system does scollsis effect?
Scoliosis affects the skeletal system. The causes of scoliosis are largely unknown. There is congenital scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis which describes spinal curvature caused by diseases like polio or cerebral palsy. This last type is caused by muscle abnormality but the boney spine is affected.
How does scoliosis affect parts of your body?
With scoliosis, you're usually only limited if it causes back pain. If you suffer from back pain because of scoliosis, you might not be able to sit, stand, or bend over for long periods of time. Other physical activity may also be difficult. Unless the scoliosis is severe, it shouldn't affect the things you do that much, and in very mild cases, it shouldn't affect the things you do at all.
Does scoliosis cause damage to lungs and liver or other organs?
Scoliosis is not caused by carrying heavy objects (such as heavy school bags on one shoulder), sports or physical activities, poor standing or sleeping postures, or a lack of calcium in the diet. Scoliosis affects the whole body.* Scoliosis is viewed (in general) as a lateral curvature of the spine with an axial twist that causes a distortion of the ribs. * Current research shows that idiopathic scoliosis (hereafter called, AIS) is a multifaceted disease that compromises five of the body's systems: digestive, hormonal, muscular, osseous (bones), and neurological. * Scoliosis affects the entire skeletal system including the spine, ribs, and pelvis. It impacts upon the brain and central nervous system and affects the body's hormonal and digestive systems. It can deplete the body's nutritional resources and damage its major organs including the heart and lungs. * Some factors that can cause scoliosis include: cerebral palsy, birth defects, muscular dystrophy and Marfan syndrome. However, 80% of scoliosis is idiopathic (cause unknown). * According to the International Scoliosis Society, one in nine females and a smaller percentage of males have some sign of scoliosis. * Approximately 4% of the general population is affected. While the average patient is between 10-15 years of age, many adults do suffer also. * Conditions arising as a result of scoliosis include rib deformity, shortness of breath, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, acute or dull back pain, leg, hip, and knee, acute headaches, mood swings, and menstrual disturbances. * Scoliosis is a progressive condition that can continue to progress even after skeletal maturity. Millions of scoliosis sufferers are routinely misinformed about the accelerating nature of their spinal curvature progression. Should Scoliosis not be monitored in a patient and the curve progresses it could potentially squash other major organs of the body, the result of this could be death, however, it is not common in the west for people to die of Scoliosis anymore as the health care is second to non.
How does scoliosis affect your body?
It depends on how severe the curvature (what DEGREE) is. It can give you back pain, cause your hips to look "crooked", & sometimes your back goes numb (I only speak from personal experience here).
Can you be in the military with scoliosis?
I think that would depend on the level of your scoliosis and whether or not it affects your physical health or the safety of others while out in the field. I applied for the army years ago and I was turned down because of my scoliosis surgery
