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If a person has a curvature of the upper spine can that cause abdominal pain? i have rods in my low and mid back. i lean over badly of the thoracic r

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Not typically: It sounds as if you have either severe kyphosis or scoliosis. This would best be managed by a spine surgeon. Abdominal pain is an atypical manifestation of spinal disorders.

Answered 3/10/2013

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A member asked:

If a person has a curvature of the upper spine can that cause abdominal pain? i have rods in my low and mid back. i lean over badly of the thoracic r

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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