Scolosis : what is MILD THORACIC DEXTROSCOLIOSIS ? Posted: 06-06-07 00:57am
* i' d like to ask what is the meaning of
MILD THORACIC DEXTROSCOLIOSIS.
* the meaning of my CBC result, SLIGHTLY
ELEVATED WBC, SEGMENTERS
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General Q&A Answer A2873 Posted: 06-12-07 08:26am
It seems that you've been diagnosed with
scoliosis. Scoliosis indicates an
abnormal curvature of the vertebral
column. The thoracic spine is the part of
the spinal column that spans your chest
(from your shoulder to the bottom of your
ribs). Dextroscoliosis, thus, means that
this abnormal curvature is to the right.
Further, elevated white blood cells are
usually a sign of some process such as
infections (bacterial, hepatitis,
parasites, fungal disease), acute
inflammatory states ( auto-imune), etc.
You might consult an orthopedic specialist
for follow up, or you might seek a
referral to a physical therapist to treat
the scoliosis.
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