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Down syndrome is not a traditional "genetic" malady that is necessarily transferred from a healthy individual,this is a random mutation in the 21st chromosome where there are 3 instead of 2. There is no such thing as a carrier of Down
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf a woman has already given birth to a child with Spina Bifida or another neural tube defect, she has a greater chance of giving birth to another child with a neural tube defect, such as Spina Bifida. There is no other way, other than the existence of a child with Spina Bifida in the family, of knowing the likelihood of it happening again, other than that it is known that if a mother has a deficiency in folic acid, that increases her chances of having a baby with Spina Bifida or another neural tube defect. That is why women of childbearing age are encouraged to take a folic acid supplement if they ever plan on becoming pregnant.
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∙ 12y agoyes they will look different from most people maybe a little slower and weird looking
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∙ 14y agoDown syndrome cannot be carried. It happens when nondisjunction occurs.
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∙ 13y agoAmniocentesis.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is there any research being done to help cure Spina Bifida?
Spina Bifida is a birth defect, it cannot be "cured" once the person has it; it can only be prevented when the child is in the womb. But yes, there is research being done on Spina Bifida, such as research to understand all the factors that cause it.
How many people were born with spina bifida in the 1970's?
One in one thousand babies are born with spina bifida. Therefore, this rate can be extrapolated to the number of total births (in any location, and in any period of time).
What happens if you were not diagnosed with Spina Bifida as a child?
That is unlikely to happen unless you have the mildest form of Spina Bifida, known as Spina Bifida Occulta. If you were not diagnosed with it as a child, it might be discovered during an X-ray or MRI. It could explain any leg weakness, back pain, or bowel or bladder problems you have had, if you have had these problems. But many people with Spina Bifida Occulta do not have any symptoms at all other than a dimple or hair patch on the skin at the location on the spine where the defect is.
Can you learn how to walk if you have Spina Bifida?
Yes. I have spina bifida and I'm twenty years old and I've been able to walk completely normal my entire life with no crutches or braces of any kind and have never had any complications. Not all people with Spina Bifida can walk. It depends on the severity of the condition in the individual. But with advances in medicine, children with Spina Bifida can now receive early intervention and many are able to walk, at least with crutches or a walker, if not unaided.
