Question 1

how do you treat a 22 year old with a curved scoliosis or would you not do anything?

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Depends: The treatment of scoliosis first requires a thorough evaluation and special x-rays. Treatment options range from simple back bracing to complex surgical treatments. The treatment type depends upon the degree of the spinal curvature and the severity of symptoms.

Question 2

i am 22 year old female from india. i am very skinny with weight 42kg and height 165cm. i have left lumbar scoliosis. i am daily doing household chores for about 6 hours daily and study for 9 hours. so please suggest diet plan to increase weight?

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: I would get the app Cronometer and enter what you eat and what you burn with exercise.  Then increase your calories by following the DASH eating plan and set calories so you will gain weight.  Your weight = calories eaten/drank-calories. Eat more than you burn and weight goes up.  A healthy BMI is about 25. Calculate that and work towards your goal.

Question 3

how dangerous is congenital scoliosis for 14 yr old?

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Depends severity: Congenital scoliosis can progress like idiopathic scoliosis during periods of growth.Spinal surgery depends on severity of curve. Surgery would be indicated with congenital scoliosis other body systems affected. Cardiac, kidney, and bowel abnormalities have increased incidence with congenital scoliosis.

Question 4

i'v a 10 yrs. old daughter who has an s shape congenital scoliosis more than 45*, there was no noticable progress & no pain. what are the options?

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Early and often care: Although there has been no progression yet, with your daughter at age 10 and either early in puberty or not even entering puberty yet, now is the time to be very aggressive about monitoring for changes and intervening early.  This is not a little 10 degree curve - she is already at 45, and you don't want much progression before you would get agressive with early therapies.  See spine doctor often!

Question 5

can surgery be used to treat congenital scoliosis in children? my child was born with congenital scoliosis. can she have surgery to correct it, or does she have to wait until she's an adult?

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Congenital : Congenital scoliosis is typically treated in childhood. This really depends on the underlying reason for the scoliosis, how old your child is, and the chances that the scoliosis can get worse.  Surgery is a corrective option for this and it sounds like you should have an evaluation by a pediatric spine surgeon to see if surgery is or will be necessary at some point to help correct this.  Pediatric spine surgeons typically practice in major cities at the university or affiliated hospitals.  A pediatric orthopedic surgeon in your local are can also be helpful.

Question 6

im 22 diagnosed with scoliosis at 13, recently diagnosed with mild arthritis in my back. the dr did not set up any management. what is my next step?

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Evaluation: Evaluation by physician conversant with back problems. Some rheumatologists have such skills.  The scoliosis may be unrelated.

Question 7

my seven year old son had scoliosis  betwenn 1 and 2 degrees, on the left size it is obviously seen ,  how can i treat him?

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Scoliosis: You can have him receive physical therapy by a therapist who is knowledeable about scoliosis patients.

Question 8

how do you treat scoliosis (14 year old boy)? he has really bad shoulder pain too.

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Depends on...: Treatment depends on extent of the curve, skeletal maturity, physical condition, weight. Many things go into determining appropriate treatment. You need to work with a orthopedic spine specialist. Treatment could range from physical therapy to bracing to surgery - wide range of possible interventions.

Question 9

liddles syndrome- my 22 year old son was diagnosed with this disease this past year.  treated with meds since he was 15, and pressure still swings ?

Accepted Answer

LIDDLES syndrome : HPN associated with this rare hereditary sickness  should respond to the potassium sparing effect of ameloride 5-20 daily or Dyazide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) 100 -200 2x/ day.

Question 10

looking for top doctors in the u.s. who treat cns lupus/ceribritis vasculitis.  my 22 year old niece has it and none of her drs have ever treated it.?

Accepted Answer

Need Rheumatologist: My suggestion is to see a progressive rheumatologist in your relatively local area.  There are many great centers around the country.  Your location and access to the doctor can not be discounted.  This is a long term disease, not a single visit issue.  Many great doctors are around you.

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I am 22 year old female from india. i am very skinny with weight 42kg and height 165cm. i have left lumbar scoliosis. i am daily doing household chores for about 6 hours daily and study for 9 hours. so please suggest diet plan to increase weight?

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How dangerous is congenital scoliosis for 14 yr old?

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I'v a 10 yrs. old daughter who has an s shape congenital scoliosis more than 45*, there was no noticable progress & no pain. what are the options?

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Can surgery be used to treat congenital scoliosis in children? my child was born with congenital scoliosis. can she have surgery to correct it, or does she have to wait until she's an adult?

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Im 22 diagnosed with scoliosis at 13, recently diagnosed with mild arthritis in my back. the dr did not set up any management. what is my next step?

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My seven year old son had scoliosis betwenn 1 and 2 degrees, on the left size it is obviously seen , how can i treat him?

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How do you treat scoliosis (14 year old boy)? he has really bad shoulder pain too.

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Liddles syndrome- my 22 year old son was diagnosed with this disease this past year. treated with meds since he was 15, and pressure still swings ?

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Looking for top doctors in the u.s. who treat cns lupus/ceribritis vasculitis. my 22 year old niece has it and none of her drs have ever treated it.?

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