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Scoliosis - Coggle Diagram
Scoliosis
Signs and Symptoms
One shoulder, shoulder blade (scapula), or waist crease is higher than the other.
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Anorexia and nausea — in severe cases, the spine curve can press on abdominal organs, causing discomfort.
Risk Factors
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Neurological disorders
Cerebral palsy (group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move, maintain balance, posture)
Poliomyelitis (It is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus which affects the nervous system and can lead to paralysis)
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Cause
In 75% of cases, the cause is unknown → called idiopathic scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine has an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature, often accompanied by rotation of the vertebrae.
Muscles and ligaments on the curved side become shorter, pulling the spine more, causing the curve to get worse over time. This causes uneven pressure on the spine (one side is compressed more).
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