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Some cases of scoliosis are painless because the curvature of the spine may be minor and the spine doesn't shift alot. Some cases are painful because it normally becomes painful when your spine is curving more and pushing your shoulders in a weird posistion causing the pain.
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Is scoliosis terminal?
Majority of cases are treatable and these days surgery is so good it is not heard of in the west of terminal cases, with good treatment scoliosis can be dealt with There are minor cases of death where Scoliosis is concerned but we don´t see that in the west
What's Scoliosis?
From the Mayo Clinic (see related link): Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions and birth defects such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Spina Bifida (which I was born with), the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Some with mild cases of Scoliosis are only monitored for progression while others may require bracing. In severe cases surgery may be required.
What is scoliosis?
From the Mayo Clinic (see related link): Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions and birth defects such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Spina Bifida (which I was born with), the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Some with mild cases of Scoliosis are only monitored for progression while others may require bracing. In severe cases surgery may be required.
Can one have tummy tuck and have scolosis?
Yes. Having scoliosis does not, in and of itself, rule out this procedure (espcially if the scoliosis is mild - which it is in most cases).
Is the urine test painful when done to test for genetic metabolic disorder?
Urine test is a painless procedure....not painful the urine test which ur asking is a confirmatory test for metabolic testing and not screening ....screening is to identify high risk cases by urine u get diagnostic results for amino acid metabolic disorders..... and no urine tests are not painful its the heel prick test which is very painful for the baby
Can you be born with scoliosis?
Yes, in fact, girls get it more often than guys, but it does occure. Scoliosis is also genetic in very many cases.
Can people be predisposed to scoliosis?
If you have spina bifida, congenital deformation of the vertebrae, or muscular dystrophy, those conditions can lead to scoliosis. Over 80% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic though, which means that know one really knows why some people develop scoliosis. You're more likely to get idiopathic scoliosis if you have a familiar member with scoliosis.
What are the demographics of scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a disorder of unknown origin. About 85% of cases occur in girls between the ages of 12 and 15, who are experiencing adolescent growth spurt
Is scoliosis special needs?
In most cases, no, however, some people are left badly disabled by scoliosis so those people would be considered special needs
Does scoliosis start young?
In almost all cases it starts in the teens. It's also genetic.
I am a girl with Scoliosis if i have a girl will she too have Scoliosis?
Not likely. Scoliosis is usually a birth defect with the tissue near the spine. Mild cases are common, showing up during adolesence. Scoliosis is not know to be spread by family history. ~ I'm going to have to disagree with the answer listed above. Scoliosis is a multi-factorial condition with both genetic pre-disposition and environmental influences. While it is not guaranteed that "scoliosis genes" may be pasted onto the offspring, it is certainly a likelihood.
Cure for a bent spine?
There are many different types of spine problems that may be called a bent spine. Some are kyphosis and scoliosis. A treatment for scoliosis or kyphosis can be a back brace, or in severe cases corrective surgery.
