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What is the role of steroids for cervical kyphosis?
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Usually none: Steroida can cause isteoporosis further weaking bone allowing for more kyphosis. Someines given to reduce inflammation related to conditiibs rhat creates the kyphosis like rheumatoid arthritis.
Answered 7/6/2012
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Have cervical kyphosis and chronic neck pain.can that affect your back and cause back pajn as well.mild cervical stenisis and Degen disc in neck.
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