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Spina Bifida is often accompanied by hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," which can cause learning disabilities. But not all children with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus and therefore not all of them will have learning disabilities. Early intervention is vital.
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What is an emotional effect of Spina Bifida?
That can depend on how the child with Spina Bifida is treated, such as if he/she is teased, etc. The isolation a child with any disability may go through can also result in depression and self-esteem issues.
Does spina bifida s1 cause paralysis?
can spina bifida s1 cause paralise
Can DES cause Spina Bifida?
DES is known to cause cancer, but is not known to cause Spina Bifida.
Does weed cause open Spina Bifida?
Marijuana is not known to cause Spina Bifida. The known causes of Spina Bifida are heredity (family members who have it) and folic acid deficiency.
Can Spina Bifida impact the brain?
The Spina Bifida itself does not effect the brain, but the hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which often accompanies it, can and does. It can cause learning disabilities and even, in more severe cases, mental retardation.
Can an adult get spina bifida?
They can, but they don't always. Generally they may have hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which can cause brain damage if not treated in a timely manner. But if it is treated soon enough, there may be little to no brain damage. Some people with Spina Bifida have learning disabilities.
Does spina bifida cause death?
no
Does spina bifida cause deafness?
No, Spina Bifida does not affect the ears normally. There may exist other medical conditions in a child who has Spina Bifida, including conditions that affect the ears, but they would be separate conditions unrelated to the Spina Bifida.
Are heart problems and spina bifida related?
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.
How is memory affected by Spina Bifida?
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.
Is muscle wasting a symptom of Spina Bifida?
Spina Bifida does cause muscle atrophy, usually in the legs, feet, bowel, and bladder.
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.
