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I've scoliosis(for 5 years) i went to the doctor twice to do x-ray but for some economical problems i can't do the surgery, how can effect my health?
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Lung: Most significant issues associated with scoliosis are due to the effects on the lung and eventually the heart. Scoliosis is then a risk factor in no being able to fully expand your lungs. This in turn with increase risk for pneumonia. Ultimately enough scar tissue in the lung and it can affect the heart. But this is a process that can take many years to fully develop.
Answered 4/1/2014
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