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Scoliosis SymptomsScoliosis Signs
* Shoulder height is not uniform. * Shoulders project to the front or back. * Uneven waist or hips. * Uneven pants legs. * Prominent ribs on one side. * Obvious or subtle lean to one side. * Prominent or uneven shoulder blades. Severe ScoliosisSevere spinal curvature (over 70 degrees) can cause the ribs to constrict the lungs and heart. Damage can be done to internal organs that do not have the required room to function correctly. The patient might have difficulty breathing and is at heightened risk for pneumonia. This form of scoliosis almost always does require treatment. Although the therapy options are not ideal, they are still the best medicine can offer at this point in time. Typically, spinal fusion is suggested for ultra-problematic curvatures.Recommendation for Scoliosis SymptomsScoliosis is not usually a condition that causes pain. Most people that have spinal curvature do not require any treatment. If the curve is mild as a child nears adulthood, it is rare that it will deteriorate any further. It is important not to worry about mild scoliosis, since that can create a nocebo effect. This can cause symptoms when none might otherwise be experienced. Severe spinal curves should be treated long before they pose a health risk to the person. All spinal curves should be monitored by a scoliosis specialist.
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