Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Scoliosis, unspecified
Moderate
ICD-10: M41 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की हड्डी टेढ़ी होना · தமிழ்: முதுகெலும்பு வளைவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಬಾಗಿರುವುದು · తెలుగు: వెన్నెముక వంకరగా ఉండటం · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ড বাঁকা হওয়া · मराठी: पाठीचा कणा वाकडा होणे · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુ વાંકી હોવી
About this condition
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that creates an 'S' or 'C' shaped bend instead of a straight line when viewed from behind. It commonly develops during childhood or adolescence and may cause uneven shoulders, waist, or a visible rib hump. While mild cases may only need monitoring, moderate to severe curvature can affect posture, breathing, and quality of life.
Common symptoms
curved spine
uneven shoulders
uneven waist
back pain
visible rib hump
tilted posture
fatigue
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks for evaluation, especially for children and adolescents
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की हड्डी टेढ़ी होना · स्कोलियोसिस · रीढ़ में वक्रता · पीठ टेढ़ी होना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகெலும்பு வளைவு · ஸ்கோலியோசிஸ் · முதுகு வளைந்திருத்தல் · தோள்கள் சமமில்லாமை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಬಾಗಿರುವುದು · ಸ್ಕೋಲಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · ಬೆನ್ನು ವಕ್ರವಾಗಿರುವುದು · ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬಿನ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నెముక వంకరగా ఉండటం · స్కోలియోసిస్ · వెన్నెముక వైకల్యం · భుజాలు సమం కాకపోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ড বাঁকা হওয়া · স্কোলিওসিস · পিঠ বাঁকা · মেরুদণ্ডের বক্রতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीचा कणा वाकडा होणे · स्कोलिओसिस · पाठ वाकडी होणे · खांदे असमान |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુ વાંકી હોવી · સ્કોલિયોસિસ · પીઠ વાંકી હોવી · ખભા અસમાન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Scoliosis, unspecified?
curved spine, uneven shoulders, uneven waist, back pain, visible rib hump, tilted posture.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks for evaluation, especially for children and adolescents
Is Scoliosis, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Scoliosis, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks for evaluation, especially for children and adolescents.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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