Spina Bifida: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Spina Bifida
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Spina Bifida

• Spina bifida is a term that means split spine
  is a condition that happens when the brain,
  spinal cord or the membranes that cover them
  (meninges) is not completely developed.

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What are the causes of spina bifida?

• The cause of spina bifida is still unknown. It
  is associated with genetic, nutritional and
  environmental factors. Research studies indicate
  that a key factor may be a lack of folic acid a
  common B vitamin in a pregnant womans diet.
  This is one of the reasons why a daily
  multi-vitamin that contains folic acid is advised
  for all women of child-bearing age.

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How is spina bifida diagnosed?

• In some of the cases, spina bifida can be
  diagnosed prior to birth with an
  alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test or through
  imaging tests like prenatal ultrasound or
  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).When spina
  bifida is suspected in babies or older children,
  it may be diagnosed using a spinal ultrasound or
  MRI.

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What are the symptoms of spina bifida?

• The symptoms of spina bifida may vary depending
  upon the type of spina bifida a child has. Many
  children suffering with spina bifida dont have
  any symptoms or only have mild symptoms. These
  may include
• a small clump of hair or a dimple or birthmark on
  the spine
• chronic constipation with no other cause
• chronic urinary or bowel incontinence with no
  other cause
• chronic urinary tract infections
• leg or back pain
• limping

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What are the symptoms of spina bifida?
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• toe walking
• scoliosis
• Some children have symptoms that are noticeable
  at birth, like an opening in the spine or a sac
  that protrudes from the spine.

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What are the treatment options for spina bifida?

• Treatment for spina bifida varies greatly
  depending on the type of spina bifida the child
  has, and his or her specific symptoms. In
  general, children with more severe types of spina
  bifida need more treatment than those with less
  severe types.Possible treatments a child may
  need include
• physical therapy (PT) or occupational therapy
  (OT)
• an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for
  cognitive problems
• surgery for a tethered spinal cord
• an ETV/CPC procedure or shunting for
  hydrocephalus
• bladder augmentation
• reconstructive bladder surgery

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What are the treatment options for spina bifida?
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• bowel surgery
• bracing or orthopedic surgery
• spine surgery for scoliosis

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