10 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a term that refers to a sideways curvature of the spine. Looking at the spine from the back, the spine will not appear to be straight. In mild cases or cases where the curvature has stabilized, treatment is generally not required.
Although the cause of scoliosis is usually unknown, it has been thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Scoliosis can occur in conditions such as cerebral palsy, neurofibromatosis, Marfan syndrome, and individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome. Severe cases may require bracing and surgery.
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