Long-term consequences of Scheuermann's disease
Of the Scheuermann's disease is a disease in most cases First of all, no complaints makes, but rather by chance. Often problems arise only after some time when the disease not treated in a timely and appropriate manner will or if a severe course present.
Consequences for the spine
The typical late effects of Scheuermann's disease arise from the long-standing Deformity of the spine and the resulting Bad posture or stress. Because the whirl in one wrong angle to each other stand, it comes much earlier Signs of wear and tear of the individual vertebrae. This can make it easier Herniated discs arise than in healthy people, which then lead to the classic symptoms of this disease.
In addition, you can Nerves damaged or narrowed in their course become. That can either be Pain or discomfort (for example, a tingling sensation or numbness). The vertebral joints can also cause pain as their Capsules overstretched will and increased pressure on them becomes.
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Through the permanent bad posture However, not only is the spine incorrectly stressed, but also Muscles and ligaments. Therefore, those affected often complain Pain in the chest or back muscleswhich can be traced back to tension. Because of this, but also because of the incorrect rounding of the spine itself, it can occur in the course of a Scheuermann's disease also to more or less pronounced restricted mobility that affect the patients in their everyday life.
Serious complications
The most serious complicationthat can occur with Scheuermann's disease is one Restriction of breathing. By severe deformities the spine and thus the whole thorax it can happen that the lung no longer has enough space to unfold. Consequently, those affected must work harder to breathe and still get less air than healthy people.
A other late effects in Scheuermann's disease, which is often downplayed, but at least as important as the above-mentioned physical complaints, is the psychological stress on patients. Young people in particular suffer from this severely deformed back and the "Be different" often extremely strong. This can go so far that a depression occurs. If there are any signs of this, parents or friends should attentive and ready to talk be. Occasionally that too Care of a psychologist or psychiatrist makes sense.
When these long-term effects of Scheuermann's disease occur, the disease has it Final stage reached, in such a case one speaks of a "Post-Scheuermann Syndrome". At this stage, patients should, preferably together with their doctor, despite the existing risks, be serious about the Option of an operation think about it, as these complications can ultimately severely reduce the quality of life.
