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Has Your Spondylitis Caused You To Have Scoliosis, Or Made It A Lot Worse If You Have It?

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St Petersburg, FL
August 15
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I will be seeing my Dr on Monday.

August 17
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Spondylitis can indeed cause or worsen spinal deformities, including scoliosis, which is a sideways curvature of the spine. Advanced or untreated ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can also result in kyphosis, a forward curvature of the upper spine that causes a hunched-over appearance. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it's Show Full Answer

Spondylitis can indeed cause or worsen spinal deformities, including scoliosis, which is a sideways curvature of the spine. Advanced or untreated ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can also result in kyphosis, a forward curvature of the upper spine that causes a hunched-over appearance. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare provider for appropriate management and treatment.

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