Symptoms Of Kyphoscoliosis

Reduced Appetite

Kyphoscoliosis can cause an individual to have a reduced appetite, or not want to eat very much. The hunchback curvature of the spine naturally places pressure on the torso as a whole. The ribcage and lungs get compressed, along with the stomach, intestines, and other abdominal organs. The increased pressure on the stomach can make eating food feel very uncomfortable. Individuals with kyphoscoliosis tend to only want to eat small amounts of food at a time because they feel full almost immediately. Additionally, the functions of the lungs and heart become progressively compromised as the spine continues to curve forward more and more. This makes the individual feel weak and tired because of oxygen shortage to the body's tissues. When an individual feels malaise, they usually do not have a healthy appetite. In addition, the compression of the lower abdominal organs can result in constipation and even bowel obstruction, which also results in an individual with a decreased appetite to avoid the pain that results from constipation.

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