what age is the condition of scolliosis diagnosed? i have a niece i am concerned may have this problem she is 8 yrs old
2006-08-07 17:53:02 · 11 answers · asked by rizzoyellow 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
From about 6 to 13 years of age. Your niece is prime age for diagnosis. Just take her to the doctor. It's pretty simple to diagnose.
2006-08-07 17:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 10-14. Females are 5 times more likely than males and can be diagnosed as early as 9 years old. This is accurate information.
2006-08-07 17:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin Federline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scoliosis can be diagnosed at a very young age. Her pediatrician should have already found the problem. If he has not seen a problem this far into her life I would get a second opinion. My family has had lots of problems with it running in our family. This needs to be checked out, soon. It can be fixed at a young age with no recourse.
2006-08-07 18:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a scoliosis sufferer i can tell you the easiest way to check this.
now to diagnose this yourself with her parents.
get her to stand in front of you with her back towards you. now have her put her hands together as if praying then ask her to extend her arms and bend over keeping her hands together as if to touch her toes. arching her back, should reveal if she is showing the early signs of the problem.
if she is starting to show signs of scoliosis one shoulder will appear to be slightly higher than the other.
I hope she does not have scoliosis, as i am now soon to be 33 (in a few weeks) and since 1994 i have had several botched operations on my spine and i don't want anyone to suffer as i have.
the sooner she gets treatment the better, so that while her bones are still young and flexible (growing) a back brace, as uncomfortable as they are would be the best option.
only ever consider an operation in a worst case scenario such as when the curve is so pronounced that it is affecting her breathing.
useful informative website listed below is scoliosis association UK.
2006-08-07 18:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll reply, however please reply mine in go back. Well, I consider it quite relies on the fellow or woman. I had a tough existence developing up & was once thoroughly mature through age 14. Now, I'm 18 & am thoroughly mature & mentally constructed, probably thoroughly. I consider there are persons in the market who're nonetheless immature, even of their 20's & 30's simply considering the fact that they both have not had plenty of revel in in existence or they simply like to have a laugh.
2016-08-28 11:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of a typical age but I remember them examining us for it at the start of junior high school, ages 12 and 13. If it seems like she has a visible problem then I would definitely say she should see a doctor, maybe they can correct it early.
2006-08-07 17:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my son to the doctor today for his annual physical, and they checked him for the first time for scoliosis. He's six years old. I know that here in TX, the schools have the nurses check for it in about the 6th grade (so about 12 yrs old). Good luck.
2006-08-07 17:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by Kristina B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At our middle school, they screen children at grade 7. All of my girls were screened then. I would talk to her pediatrician before I did anything else. He can direct you to a specialist if need be.
2006-08-07 17:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by robee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i worked in an elementary school, they checked the sixth-graders. if you are concerned, i'm sure her school nurse would have a look. blessings.
2006-08-07 17:57:07 · answer #9 · answered by mezzochoirsinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as it's too late.
2006-08-07 17:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋