Late effects | KiSS Syndrome

Late effects

If a KiSS syndrome is not treated early and adequately, serious complications and late complications can occur. One consequence of an untreated KiSS syndrome in infancy is the so-called KIDD syndrome. This is a disturbance of perception induced by the incorrect posture of the upper cervical joint, as well as the inability to perform movements already learned.

Among the frequently occurring late effects are chronic headaches, tension or episodic migraine attacks. In addition, the affected children may have disorders of fine and gross motor skills. Postural deformities and gait disorders, accompanied by falls, are also considered to be late effects that can considerably restrict the children’s mobility and physical exertion.

In school children and adolescents, KiSS can lead to behavioral problems, increased aggressiveness, hyperactivity, restlessness, as well as to learning difficulties and disorders of social integration. In addition, these children often show a pronounced weakness in speech development and in writing and reading skills. In adults, the late effects of an untreated KiSS syndrome include dizziness, headaches, limited spinal movement accompanied by chronic back pain, herniated discs and balance disorders.