Scoliosis
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Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis
All Signs & Symptoms of Scoliosis
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Scoliosis:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | Often | 11 mentions |
| Bad posture | Often | 3 mentions |
| Headache(s) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Visible (abnormal) curvature of spine | Often | 2 mentions |
| Depression | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Back pain
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Bad posture
0 years oldAmount of children: 3%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 3%9 years oldAmount of children: 3%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 6 years 5 months old
Headache(s)
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 3%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 3%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 11 years 2 months old
Change in symptoms of Scoliosis*
What happens to common Scoliosis symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 9.1% | 0% | 45.5% | 9.1% | 36.4% | 0% |
| Bad posture | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 0% | 66.7% | 0% |
| Headache(s) | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Depression | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Visible (abnormal) curvature of spine | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Scoliosis
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Scoliosis when they describe these conditions:
Depression
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sadness Often 38 mentions Keeping alone (keeping to self) Often 28 mentions Frequent crying Often 17 mentions Crying Often 14 mentions Sleeping a lot Sometimes 10 mentions Suicidal thoughts Sometimes 9 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 7 mentions Self-harm Sometimes 7 mentions Anxiety Sometimes 6 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 6 mentions Headaches
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Fever Often 30 mentions Headache(s) Often 24 mentions Frequent crying Often 19 mentions Dizziness Often 18 mentions Physical pain Often 16 mentions Crying Often 15 mentions Migraine headache(s) Often 14 mentions Vomiting Often 14 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 12 mentions Tiredness Sometimes 9 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions
Care of Scoliosis
Less common responses for Scoliosis
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Physical Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Casting | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Frequent checkups | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Spinal decompression | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Back brace | Positive3.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Exercise | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Scoliosis
What was your approach to Scoliosis? What were the results?
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