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No. Spina Bifida does not cause heart problems. It is possible for a person who has Spina Bifida to also have heart problems, but they are just two unrelated conditions in the same person.
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Does spina bifida have oligohydramnios?
Not usually. The defect that causes spina bifida is not related to the causes of oligohydramnios.
Do people with Spina Bifida have good memories?
People with Spina Bifida can be born with hydrocephalus ("water on the brain), which can cause memory problems. But not all people with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus, and therefore not all of them have memory problems.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
In spina bifida the cerebrum and part of the brainstem never develop?
That defect is called anencephaly, it is related to Spina Bifida
How do you meet other people with Spina Bifida?
There are Spina Bifida support groups online, see the Related links below for some.
In spina bifida does the cerebrum and part of the brain stem never develop?
No, that is not a part of Spina Bifida. What does happen with many children with Spina Bifida is a condition called Arnold Chiari II, which causes the cerebellum and the brain stem to extend down into the area where the spinal cord is, which can cause various problems such as swallowing and feeding problems in the infant with Spina Bifida.
Are there any treatments or cures for Spina Bifida?
Treatments, yes. Please see the Related question below. There are no known cures for Spina Bifida.
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
What is the most common name for spina bifida?
The most common name for Spina Bifida IS Spina Bifida. It is also known as myelomeningocele.
What is the classification of Spina Bifida?
Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect.
What is the most common form of spina bifida?
Spina Bifida Occulta
