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My daughter is 9 almost 10 years old and her lower spine is bulging out. i am concerned as to whether it is normal or not. she is almost 4 ft tall and?

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Spine bulging out: Is the bulge bony or a soft tissue mass? This could represent an abnormal curvature of the spine called kyphosis.This needs to be evaluated by your doctor.

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Answered 3/28/2017

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