10 Symptoms of Scoliosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Heart and Lung Problems
There is a lot going on in the chest area. There are lungs, a heart, and major blood vessels, all of which are hard at work 24/7. They are generally packed in quite tightly, but they usually have all the space they need to work and to grow and develop. This is not always the case for people with scoliosis, though.
A curved spine can restrict the space available in the chest area. This can restrict the organs and blood vessels inside, hindering their ability to function as they should. This is potentially serious and is something that is usually found in infants with the condition.
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