It is not difficult to determine the development of Scheuermann-Mau's disease by eye, since it manifests itself in special symptoms:
Deformation of the spine, which forms a hump at the back. The upper body leans forward, making a bend at chest level. Rapid fatigue in the back. Dull drawing pain, aggravated by physical exertion and in the evening, and localized in the chest region. Stiffness in the spine. Discomfort and discomfort in the thoracic region of the spine.
The disease develops slowly. The child may feel discomfort in the back with various loads and prolonged sitting. Only over time, parents can note scoliosis, the appearance of a hump (stoop) in a child. Difficulties arise with bending and extending the back.
Over time, a hump forms from the side of phenytoin pills, and the person is tilted in front, which is accompanied by disturbances in breathing and heart function. The patient constantly feels discomfort, especially at night.
The disease has stages of its development:
Orthopedic (latent), which is noted at the age of 8-14 years. The child may not complain of some back pain during physical exertion. Perhaps the appearance of the first vertebral curvature, as well as low mobility of the column. Early neurological pathologies, which manifests itself in 15-20 years. The patient complains of pain in the back in the lumbar and thoracic regions, in the abdominal muscles due to compression of the roots.