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Help plz! can scoliosis cause mental issues?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not really: Unless you are worried about it. Recommend seeking psychologist to talk your issues out. Otherwise physical therapy and exercise will be helpful for you and your scoliosis.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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