MamasHealth.com Home Bone Information Arthritis Arthritis Treatments Avascular Necrosis Baker's Cyst Bextra Bones Bone Fracture Bone Spur Cervical Spondylosis Degenerative Disc Food for your Bones Gout Hammer Toe Healthy Bones Heel Pain Herniated Disk Joint Dislocation Joint Replacement Kyphosis Legg-Calve Disease Low Back Pain OsteoArthritis OsteoArthritis and Vioxx Osteogenesis Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Osteoporosis & Men Paget's Disease Polymyositis Psoriatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis and Celebrex Scoliosis Shin Splints Stress Fractures Links Email Mama Tips to get more vacation time from work Health benefits of sex	What is Kyphosis? Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back. It leads to a hunchback or slouching posture. Kyphosis can occur at any age. Kyphosis is also called Scheuermann's disease, adolescent kyphosis, roundback, hunchback, and postural kyphosis. What Causes Kyphosis? Kyphosis can be caused by trauma, developmental problems, or degenerative disease. Some specific cause of kyphosis are: Infection (such as tuberculosis) Scoliosis Neurofibromatosis Connective tissue disorders Muscular dystrophy Spina bifida Disk degeneration Certain endocrine diseases Paget's disease Polio Tumors Kyphosis can also be seen in association with scoliosis. Risk factors are related to the causes. Adolescent kyphosis is caused by the wedging together of several consecutive bones of the spine. In adults, kyphosis can be a result of fractures caused by osteoporosis, arthritis, or slipping of one vertebra forward on another. Symptoms of Kyphosis The most common symptoms of kyphosis are: Mild back pain Fatigue Tenderness and stiffness in the spine Round back appearance Difficulty breathing How is Kyphosis Detected? Kyphosis can be detected by physical examination by a doctor and an X-ray. The doctor will look for an abnormal curvature of the spine and weakness, paralysis, or changes in sensation below the level of the curve. Can Kyphosis be Treated? Treatment options will depend on the cause. Surgery, medication and physical therapy are the usually options. If kyphosis is caused by osteoporosis, the osteoporosis needs to be treated.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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