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My daughter has scoliosis with three curves. Her age 14, no more bracing. She is a competitive swimmer, no pain. We are putting off surgery for now and on routine 6mo check ups. Will this curvature have long term effects on the heart? She has slowed down on the growth chart.
welcome to Health care magic. 1.No it will not have any direct effect on the heart. Unless any other underlying causes (lung, blood vessels). 2.The heart will adapt its own position over a period depending on the patient position / abnormality. 3.Get an x-ray followup and an echo in frequent time. 4.Be with the ortho rollup to find out any alternative for the scoliosis. 5.Please monitor the growth chart and hormonal regulations, consulting with endocrinologist. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you
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Can Scoliosis Effects Heart?
welcome to Health care magic. 1.No it will not have any direct effect on the heart. Unless any other underlying causes (lung, blood vessels). 2.The heart will adapt its own position over a period depending on the patient position / abnormality. 3.Get an x-ray followup and an echo in frequent time. 4.Be with the ortho rollup to find out any alternative for the scoliosis. 5.Please monitor the growth chart and hormonal regulations, consulting with endocrinologist. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you