Scoliosis is generally
defined as a condition where there is lateral curvature of the spine.
Although these disease are more prone among adults, they spread to
adults if untreated.
Normally, the effect of scoliosis
depends on how severe the curvature is. One thing is for sure that it
does not cause death.
In the mild type of scoliosis, where
the curvature is lesser than 20 degrees there is no effect on the
lungs whereas in the moderate type of scoliosis (25 to 70 degrees)
there is some difficulty while exercising. In case of severe
scoliosis there occurs problems in heart and lungs, one experience
problems while breathing and also creates pressures on the lungs.
Regarding the effects of scoliosis on
bones, it can engender osteoporosis, a kind of disease which makes
your bones extremely week. Parents should take care of the fact that
if their children had scoliosis, they should properly diagnose the
child for possibility of osteoporosis.
In case of the
effects of scoliosis on women, there is minimum danger. Even pregnant
women and those who have been successfully declared as having
scoliosis can feel safe. Children of the women who have scoliosis do
not generally inherit it. But if somebody experience difficulty in
breathing and in lungs they should consult a doctor.
People who had undergone surgery to
treat their scoliosis can also experience a mid type of pain after
around 20 to 30 years. Children whose scoliosis are untreated can at
some point of time develop spondylosis.
Now, there are several emotional
effects of scoliosis particularly on children. They feel that there
childhood is vulnerable, often remain isolated and even sometimes
show behavioral problems. While in adults it may result less interest
in social activities as well as in their sexual life. Also, some
adults develop a poor body language to this problem.
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