What is Scheuermann’s kyphosis?
Scheuermann's disease is skeletal disorder of the spine that is considered to be a form of juvenile osteochondroses (derangement of bony growth during development activity) that causes localized changes in the vertebral bodies of the spine leading to back symptoms and kyphosis.
How do members experience Scheuermann’s kyphosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Scheuermann’s kyphosis*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Scheuermann’s kyphosis*
Who has Scheuermann’s kyphosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | |
| Female | 49 |