Scoliosis, a lateral or side-way curvature of the spine/spinal cord, which usually take the form of "C" or "S" is a very dangerous disease one needs to be aware of.
Because if not diagnosed/detected in time, the spine/spinal cord curvature will become so bad that it will begin to press against the heart and lungs, making breathing difficult.
Here are some facts about scoliosis
- Scoliosis is not caused by poor posture or a lack of calcium
- Spinal deformities are not contagious
- Braces do not straighten the spine but may help prevent further progression of the curve
- Scoliosis surgery for females does not interfere with future childbearing
- There is not yet known prevention for many spinal deformities
- Smoking makes bone healing tardy
But do not be too anxious about this disease, it can be cured.
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