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Xray Shows Kyphosclerosis. What Is It And Its Effects On Kidney ?
hi I have a check up with my doctor last week my doctor found in my xray that i have this kyphosclerosis with spur formation on L3 that affects my nerve on my right kidney .. can you explain to me what is kyphosclerosis and why this effect my kidney and some organs on my stomach? thank you very much my doctor is taiwanese he can t barely speak english..
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
Good day! Kyphoscoliosis is abnormal bending of the spine, depending on the severity it may cause kidney pathology if it impinges on kidney and surrounding structure. Surgery maybe needed if that is the case. Best of luck.
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