When To Call a Doctor Call your doctor to have your child
evaluated for scoliosis if: - You observe a curve in your
child's spine. - You notice that something about your child's
posture looks unusual, such as ribs that stick out, one shoulder
that is higher than the other, one hip that is higher than the
other, or an uneven waistline. - You observe that your child's
clothes don't fit properly or that his or her hems don't hang
evenly. - A school screening program recommends that your child
see a doctor. If you suspect that your child has a spinal curve,
ask a health professional to look at it, either through a school
screening program or during a doctor visit. Early detection
could lead to early treatment and could prevent a curve from
getting worse. If the results of a school screening program
suggest that your child may have a spinal curve, follow up with
your doctor. Most curves that are found through school screening
programs are normal variations in the spine or mild scoliosis,
and these curves usually r