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Treatments, yes. Please see the Related question below. There are no known cures for Spina Bifida.
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What is Spina Bifida Occulta and how is it treated?
Spina Bifida Occulta is the mildest from of this neural tube defect where the spinal cord fails to develop properly. Spina Bifida Occulta can be asymptomatic, meaning you may never know you have it or get any symptoms. The treatments for this type of Spina Bifida depend on what complications or symptoms arise from the defect, if any. Mostly chiropractic and pain issues.
What gene does Spina Bifida affect?
Spina bifida has not been proven to derive from any one gene.
How do chromosomes affect Spina Bifida?
There has been no correlation found between any specific chromosomes and developing spina bifida.
Is there any treatments or cures for ALS?
No they don't have any treatments or cures for ALS.
What are the food that cause spina bifida?
Spina Bifida is not caused by any particular food. It is caused by lack of a vitamin, folic acid, which can be obtained FROM foods.
Is there any connection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherigs?
No, there is no connnection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherig's disease, aka Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Spina Bifida is a birth defect and ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, but is not present at birth.
How do you get information on Spina Bifida?
You can look up the term Spina Bifida on any search engine, plus read the information available on this site, in the Spina Bifida category: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/7113Also you can go to the Related link below for information.
what does Spina bifida look like?
Often there is no physical difference in the appearance of a person with Spina Bifida Occulta than any other person. But sometimes there may be a patch of hair on the lower back, or a "dimple" on the lower back that is an indication of Spina Bifida Occulta.
How does Accutane affect someone with Spina Bifida?
Accutane has the same effect on a person who has Spina Bifida as on any other person. The time it can affect the person is when the baby is in the womb.
Does a child have any risk with spina bifida dimpling?
This is a type of spina bifida but the mildest form. Usually no nerve damage occurs. It usually is seen with a tuff of hair.
Can Spina Bifida be spread?
No. Spina Bifida is a hereditary disease, which is passed through the patients' parents' genes. It is not contagious nor communicable in any way. No, it does not spread. SPINA BIFIDA IS A BIRTH DEFECT. I have a lot of information about Spina Bifida because my son was born with it in 2005. IT ISN'T ANYONE'S FAULT. Surgery at 2 days old can close the opening in the spine. (mom of a 3 yr. old with Spina Bifida and a healthy 1 yr. old)
What does Spina Bifida Oculta look like?
Often there is no physical difference in the appearance of a person with Spina Bifida Occulta than any other person. But sometimes there may be a patch of hair on the lower back, or a "dimple" on the lower back that is an indication of Spina Bifida Occulta.
