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Is scoliosis a autoimmune disease?
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No: Scoliosis, or an abnormal curvature of the spine, is often congenital (you are born with it) but never autoimmune.
Answered 3/25/2023
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No: There are patients who may have an autoimmune disease and also have scoliosis, but autoimmune diseases in general do not cause scoliosis. Thank you for your question.
Answered 3/17/2018
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Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown.
Answered 3/28/2013
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