What is kyphosis?
Kyphosis is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the back. During the disease, the upper part of the spine is bent. During the active development of pathology, the human silhouette takes the form of a question mark.
It can occur at any age but is most common in older women.
Mild kyphosis causes few problems. Severe kyphosis can cause pain and be disfiguring.
Treatment for kyphosis depends on your age, and the cause and effects of the curvature.
Causes:
- Fractures.
- Osteoporosis.
- Disk degeneration.
- Scheuermann's disease.
- Birth defects.
- Syndromes. Kyphosis in children can also be associated with certain syndromes, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome.
- Cancer and cancer treatments.
In addition to causing back pain, kyphosis may cause breathing problems. Severe kyphosis can put pressure on the lungs.
Kyphosis is associated with weakened back muscles and difficulty doing tasks such as walking and getting out of chairs. The spinal curvature can also make it difficult to gaze upward or drive and can cause pain when you lie down.
Severe kyphosis can compress the digestive tract, causing problems such as acid reflux and difficulty with swallowing.
People with kyphosis, especially adolescents, may develop a poor body image from having a rounded back or from wearing a brace to correct the condition. For older people, poor body image can lead to social isolation.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kyphosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20374205
