i have difficulty breathing could it be my scoliosis?

Question

I am 17 and sometimes I have difficulty when it comes ot breathing. I have back problems and my back feels week at times. There's also other problems too, on one side of my body it seems harder to move certain muscles [i dance and i always find it difficult to move on my left side ( hips in particular) my right side comes so easily]... I don't know if that could be my scoliosis either.

I want to go to a doctor so bad but my parents keep forgetting or tell me that I'm exaggerating and it's all in my mind. Speaking of that, can I go to the doctors all by myself?

Answer 1

At 17 you certainly can seek medical help. The only drawback is that parental consent has to be given for any opertaion until you turn 18.
You dont need a parent to make an appointment and anything found or spoken of remains confidential between doctor and patient.
It is difficult to say that what you have described is the cause of your difficulty in breathing but it could be a factor.
You need proper medical assessment so find a doctor you would like to do the examination and foloow through independently of forgetfull parents!

Answer 2

Could be, but more importantly you should go to a doctor. No one has the right to deny you medical care. Yes, you can go all by yourself. .