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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.
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What organs does depakote damage?
Liver
What infectious viral disease affects the immune system and can cause major damage to organs such as the liver and brain?
AIDS
Does morphine cause liver damage?
Morphine is a prescription medication that is given for moderate to severe pain. Since it is not metabolized in the liver, morphine cannot cause liver damage.
Does divalproex sodium cause liver damage?
Valproic acid and divalproex sodium may cause liver damage
Do steroids damage your liver?
Yes they can cause severe liver damage taking oral steroids.
Can hepatitis cause liver damage if not treated?
Yes. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and causes liver cell damage and destruction. If left untreated hepatitis will continue to damage the liver and can result in liver cancer, liver failure, and permanent liver damage called cirrhosis.
Can antibiotics cause liver damage?
Yes
Can heat exhaustion cause elevated liver enzymes?
No, dehydration cannot cause elevated liver enzymes. Vitamin deficiency and damage to liver can cause the enzymes of the liver to be elevated.
What can too much beeer cause?
Too much beer can damage your liver and can cause liver failure.
What is the medical term meaning accumulation of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage?
steatosisSteatosis which is the mildest type nonalcholic fatty liver disease, is characterized by accumulations of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage
How many years of drinking will it take to cause liver damage?
It takes years (typically decades) of heavy abusive drinking to cause any damage to the liver.
Can liver hurt?
Only if you consume alcohol.Alcohol can cause liver and brain damage.
